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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,305.99, 39,460.97 and 8,775.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,305.99, 39,460.97 and 8,775.81 is: 13,164.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,305.99 : 39,460.97 = 8,775.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,305.99/39,460.97 = 8,775.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,305.99x = 39,460.97 × 8,775.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,305.99x = 346,301,997.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,301,997.08/26,305.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,164.38

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