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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,259.98, 39,389.97 and 8,729.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,259.98, 39,389.97 and 8,729.81 is: 13,094.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,259.98 : 39,389.97 = 8,729.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,259.98/39,389.97 = 8,729.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,259.98x = 39,389.97 × 8,729.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,259.98x = 343,866,757.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,866,757.06/26,259.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,094.71

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