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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,233.70, 39,351.46 and 8,464.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,233.70, 39,351.46 and 8,464.33 is: 12,696.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,233.70 : 39,351.46 = 8,464.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,233.70/39,351.46 = 8,464.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,233.70x = 39,351.46 × 8,464.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,233.70x = 333,083,546.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,083,546.66/26,233.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,696.78

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