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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,363.61, 39,547.17 and 8,833.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,363.61, 39,547.17 and 8,833.59 is: 13,250.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,363.61 : 39,547.17 = 8,833.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,363.61/39,547.17 = 8,833.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,363.61x = 39,547.17 × 8,833.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,363.61x = 349,343,485.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,343,485.44/26,363.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,250.97

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