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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,265.63, 39,398.78 and 8,735.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,265.63, 39,398.78 and 8,735.46 is: 13,103.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,265.63 : 39,398.78 = 8,735.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,265.63/39,398.78 = 8,735.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,265.63x = 39,398.78 × 8,735.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,265.63x = 344,166,466.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,166,466.74/26,265.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,103.30

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