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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,410.36, 39,590.68 and 8,867.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,410.36, 39,590.68 and 8,867.88 is: 13,293.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,410.36 : 39,590.68 = 8,867.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,410.36/39,590.68 = 8,867.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,410.36x = 39,590.68 × 8,867.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,410.36x = 351,085,399.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,085,399.36/26,410.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,293.47

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