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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,221.44, 39,323.76 and 8,687.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,221.44, 39,323.76 and 8,687.52 is: 13,028.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,221.44 : 39,323.76 = 8,687.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,221.44/39,323.76 = 8,687.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,221.44x = 39,323.76 × 8,687.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,221.44x = 341,625,951.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,625,951.48/26,221.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,028.50

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