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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,298.93, 39,433.80 and 8,759.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,298.93, 39,433.80 and 8,759.19 is: 13,133.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,298.93 : 39,433.80 = 8,759.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,298.93/39,433.80 = 8,759.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,298.93x = 39,433.80 × 8,759.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,298.93x = 345,408,146.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,408,146.62/26,298.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,133.92

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