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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,626.56, 39,943.68 and 8,160

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,626.56, 39,943.68 and 8,160 is: 12,241.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,626.56 : 39,943.68 = 8,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,626.56/39,943.68 = 8,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,626.56x = 39,943.68 × 8,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,626.56x = 325,940,428.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,940,428.80/26,626.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,241.18

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