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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,376.84, 39,573.36 and 8,845.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,376.84, 39,573.36 and 8,845.20 is: 13,270.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,376.84 : 39,573.36 = 8,845.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,376.84/39,573.36 = 8,845.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,376.84x = 39,573.36 × 8,845.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,376.84x = 350,034,283.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,034,283.87/26,376.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,270.52

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