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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,759.67, 40,137.96 and 8,039.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,759.67, 40,137.96 and 8,039.31 is: 12,058.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,759.67 : 40,137.96 = 8,039.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,759.67/40,137.96 = 8,039.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,759.67x = 40,137.96 × 8,039.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,759.67x = 322,681,382.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,681,382.84/26,759.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,058.50

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