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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,309.41, 39,451.32 and 8,773.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,309.41, 39,451.32 and 8,773.31 is: 13,155.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,309.41 : 39,451.32 = 8,773.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,309.41/39,451.32 = 8,773.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,309.41x = 39,451.32 × 8,773.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,309.41x = 346,118,758.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,118,758.90/26,309.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,155.70

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