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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,251.80, 39,382.74 and 8,487.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,251.80, 39,382.74 and 8,487.24 is: 12,732.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,251.80 : 39,382.74 = 8,487.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,251.80/39,382.74 = 8,487.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,251.80x = 39,382.74 × 8,487.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,251.80x = 334,250,766.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,250,766.24/26,251.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,732.49

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