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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,329.52, 39,486.08 and 8,795.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,329.52, 39,486.08 and 8,795.25 is: 13,190.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,329.52 : 39,486.08 = 8,795.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,329.52/39,486.08 = 8,795.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,329.52x = 39,486.08 × 8,795.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,329.52x = 347,289,967.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,289,967.11/26,329.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,190.14

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