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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,313.91, 39,477.06 and 8,544.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,313.91, 39,477.06 and 8,544.51 is: 12,818.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,313.91 : 39,477.06 = 8,544.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,313.91/39,477.06 = 8,544.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,313.91x = 39,477.06 × 8,544.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,313.91x = 337,312,133.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,312,133.94/26,313.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,818.78

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