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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,607.67, 39,911.55 and 8,139.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,607.67, 39,911.55 and 8,139.67 is: 12,209.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,607.67 : 39,911.55 = 8,139.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,607.67/39,911.55 = 8,139.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,607.67x = 39,911.55 × 8,139.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,607.67x = 324,866,846.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,866,846.19/26,607.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,209.52

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