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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,410.08, 39,615.66 and 8,876.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,410.08, 39,615.66 and 8,876.28 is: 13,314.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,410.08 : 39,615.66 = 8,876.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,410.08/39,615.66 = 8,876.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,410.08x = 39,615.66 × 8,876.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,410.08x = 351,639,690.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,639,690.54/26,410.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,314.60

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