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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,311.91, 39,474.06 and 8,541.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,311.91, 39,474.06 and 8,541.19 is: 12,813.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,311.91 : 39,474.06 = 8,541.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,311.91/39,474.06 = 8,541.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,311.91x = 39,474.06 × 8,541.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,311.91x = 337,155,585.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,155,585.01/26,311.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,813.80

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