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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,393.67, 39,590.51 and 8,875.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,393.67, 39,590.51 and 8,875.80 is: 13,313.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,393.67 : 39,590.51 = 8,875.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,393.67/39,590.51 = 8,875.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,393.67x = 39,590.51 × 8,875.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,393.67x = 351,397,553.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,397,553.07/26,393.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,313.70

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