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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,553.48, 39,835.98 and 8,085

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,553.48, 39,835.98 and 8,085 is: 12,129.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,553.48 : 39,835.98 = 8,085 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,553.48/39,835.98 = 8,085/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,553.48x = 39,835.98 × 8,085
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,553.48x = 322,073,898.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,073,898.30/26,553.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,129.25

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