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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,313.52, 39,470.64 and 8,783.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,313.52, 39,470.64 and 8,783.34 is: 13,175.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,313.52 : 39,470.64 = 8,783.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,313.52/39,470.64 = 8,783.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,313.52x = 39,470.64 × 8,783.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,313.52x = 346,684,051.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,684,051.14/26,313.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,175.13

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