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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,212.74, 39,313.57 and 8,444.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,212.74, 39,313.57 and 8,444.96 is: 12,665.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,212.74 : 39,313.57 = 8,444.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,212.74/39,313.57 = 8,444.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,212.74x = 39,313.57 × 8,444.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,212.74x = 332,001,526.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,001,526.11/26,212.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,665.66

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