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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,306.54, 39,461.88 and 8,776.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,306.54, 39,461.88 and 8,776.36 is: 13,165.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,306.54 : 39,461.88 = 8,776.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,306.54/39,461.88 = 8,776.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,306.54x = 39,461.88 × 8,776.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,306.54x = 346,331,665.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,331,665.16/26,306.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,165.23

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