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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,322.67, 39,479.70 and 8,792.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,322.67, 39,479.70 and 8,792.45 is: 13,187.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,322.67 : 39,479.70 = 8,792.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,322.67/39,479.70 = 8,792.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,322.67x = 39,479.70 × 8,792.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,322.67x = 347,123,271.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,123,271.89/26,322.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,187.24

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