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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,212.41, 39,313.08 and 8,444.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,212.41, 39,313.08 and 8,444.66 is: 12,665.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,212.41 : 39,313.08 = 8,444.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,212.41/39,313.08 = 8,444.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,212.41x = 39,313.08 × 8,444.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,212.41x = 331,985,397.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,985,397.59/26,212.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,665.20

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