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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,632.56, 39,952.68 and 8,166

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,632.56, 39,952.68 and 8,166 is: 12,250.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,632.56 : 39,952.68 = 8,166 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,632.56/39,952.68 = 8,166/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,632.56x = 39,952.68 × 8,166
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,632.56x = 326,253,584.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,253,584.88/26,632.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,250.18

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