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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,362.96, 39,544.74 and 8,832.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,362.96, 39,544.74 and 8,832.82 is: 13,249.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,362.96 : 39,544.74 = 8,832.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,362.96/39,544.74 = 8,832.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,362.96x = 39,544.74 × 8,832.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,362.96x = 349,291,570.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,291,570.37/26,362.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,249.33

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