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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,392.73, 39,593.21 and 8,866.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,392.73, 39,593.21 and 8,866.67 is: 13,301.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,392.73 : 39,593.21 = 8,866.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,392.73/39,593.21 = 8,866.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,392.73x = 39,593.21 × 8,866.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,392.73x = 351,059,927.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,059,927.31/26,392.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,301.39

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