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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,264.67, 39,402.13 and 8,499.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,264.67, 39,402.13 and 8,499.73 is: 12,751.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,264.67 : 39,402.13 = 8,499.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,264.67/39,402.13 = 8,499.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,264.67x = 39,402.13 × 8,499.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,264.67x = 334,907,466.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,907,466.42/26,264.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,751.25

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