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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,250.80, 39,381.24 and 8,486.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,250.80, 39,381.24 and 8,486.24 is: 12,730.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,250.80 : 39,381.24 = 8,486.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,250.80/39,381.24 = 8,486.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,250.80x = 39,381.24 × 8,486.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,250.80x = 334,198,654.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,198,654.14/26,250.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,730.99

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