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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,414.95, 39,623.06 and 8,884.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,414.95, 39,623.06 and 8,884.78 is: 13,327.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,414.95 : 39,623.06 = 8,884.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,414.95/39,623.06 = 8,884.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,414.95x = 39,623.06 × 8,884.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,414.95x = 352,042,171.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,042,171.03/26,414.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,327.38

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