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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,344.55, 39,518.99 and 8,814.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,344.55, 39,518.99 and 8,814.53 is: 13,222.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,344.55 : 39,518.99 = 8,814.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,344.55/39,518.99 = 8,814.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,344.55x = 39,518.99 × 8,814.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,344.55x = 348,341,322.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,341,322.92/26,344.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,222.52

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