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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,663.52, 39,995.30 and 8,195.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,663.52, 39,995.30 and 8,195.52 is: 12,293.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,663.52 : 39,995.30 = 8,195.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,663.52/39,995.30 = 8,195.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,663.52x = 39,995.30 × 8,195.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,663.52x = 327,782,281.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,782,281.06/26,663.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,293.29

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