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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,474.52, 39,711.51 and 8,006.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,474.52, 39,711.51 and 8,006.52 is: 12,009.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,474.52 : 39,711.51 = 8,006.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,474.52/39,711.51 = 8,006.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,474.52x = 39,711.51 × 8,006.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,474.52x = 317,950,999.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,950,999.05/26,474.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,009.70

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