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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,537.48, 39,811.98 and 8,069

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,537.48, 39,811.98 and 8,069 is: 12,105.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,537.48 : 39,811.98 = 8,069 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,537.48/39,811.98 = 8,069/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,537.48x = 39,811.98 × 8,069
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,537.48x = 321,242,866.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,242,866.62/26,537.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,105.25

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