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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,369.69, 39,554.55 and 8,851.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,369.69, 39,554.55 and 8,851.82 is: 13,277.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,369.69 : 39,554.55 = 8,851.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,369.69/39,554.55 = 8,851.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,369.69x = 39,554.55 × 8,851.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,369.69x = 350,129,559.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,129,559.01/26,369.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,277.73

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