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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,312.81, 39,471.87 and 8,542.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,312.81, 39,471.87 and 8,542.73 is: 12,814.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,312.81 : 39,471.87 = 8,542.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,312.81/39,471.87 = 8,542.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,312.81x = 39,471.87 × 8,542.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,312.81x = 337,197,330.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,197,330.65/26,312.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,814.95

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