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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,377.92, 39,572.81 and 8,847.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,377.92, 39,572.81 and 8,847.30 is: 13,272.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,377.92 : 39,572.81 = 8,847.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,377.92/39,572.81 = 8,847.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,377.92x = 39,572.81 × 8,847.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,377.92x = 350,112,477.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,112,477.68/26,377.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,272.94

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