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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,377.67, 39,572.43 and 8,847.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,377.67, 39,572.43 and 8,847.05 is: 13,272.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,377.67 : 39,572.43 = 8,847.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,377.67/39,572.43 = 8,847.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,377.67x = 39,572.43 × 8,847.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,377.67x = 350,099,266.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,099,266.83/26,377.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,272.56

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