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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,251, 39,384.10 and 8,484.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,251, 39,384.10 and 8,484.36 is: 12,729.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,251 : 39,384.10 = 8,484.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,251/39,384.10 = 8,484.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,251x = 39,384.10 × 8,484.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,251x = 334,148,882.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,148,882.68/26,251
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,729.00

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