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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,363.08, 39,544.80 and 8,834.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,363.08, 39,544.80 and 8,834.28 is: 13,251.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,363.08 : 39,544.80 = 8,834.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,363.08/39,544.80 = 8,834.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,363.08x = 39,544.80 × 8,834.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,363.08x = 349,349,835.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,349,835.74/26,363.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,251.48

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