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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,248.88, 39,364.82 and 8,714

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,248.88, 39,364.82 and 8,714 is: 13,068.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,248.88 : 39,364.82 = 8,714 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,248.88/39,364.82 = 8,714/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,248.88x = 39,364.82 × 8,714
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,248.88x = 343,025,041.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,025,041.48/26,248.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,068.18

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