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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,541.48, 39,817.98 and 8,073

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,541.48, 39,817.98 and 8,073 is: 12,111.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,541.48 : 39,817.98 = 8,073 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,541.48/39,817.98 = 8,073/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,541.48x = 39,817.98 × 8,073
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,541.48x = 321,450,552.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,450,552.54/26,541.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,111.25

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