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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,478.08, 39,723.68 and 8,010.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,478.08, 39,723.68 and 8,010.08 is: 12,017.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,478.08 : 39,723.68 = 8,010.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,478.08/39,723.68 = 8,010.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,478.08x = 39,723.68 × 8,010.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,478.08x = 318,189,854.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,189,854.69/26,478.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,017.10

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