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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,260.67, 39,396.13 and 8,495.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,260.67, 39,396.13 and 8,495.73 is: 12,745.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,260.67 : 39,396.13 = 8,495.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,260.67/39,396.13 = 8,495.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,260.67x = 39,396.13 × 8,495.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,260.67x = 334,698,862.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,698,862.29/26,260.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,745.25

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