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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,488.76, 39,732.87 and 8,020.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,488.76, 39,732.87 and 8,020.76 is: 12,031.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,488.76 : 39,732.87 = 8,020.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,488.76/39,732.87 = 8,020.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,488.76x = 39,732.87 × 8,020.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,488.76x = 318,687,814.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,687,814.38/26,488.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,031.06

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