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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,651.13, 39,976.69 and 8,183.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,651.13, 39,976.69 and 8,183.13 is: 12,274.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,651.13 : 39,976.69 = 8,183.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,651.13/39,976.69 = 8,183.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,651.13x = 39,976.69 × 8,183.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,651.13x = 327,134,451.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,134,451.24/26,651.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,274.69

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