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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,425.52, 39,644.38 and 8,894.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,425.52, 39,644.38 and 8,894.92 is: 13,344.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,425.52 : 39,644.38 = 8,894.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,425.52/39,644.38 = 8,894.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,425.52x = 39,644.38 × 8,894.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,425.52x = 352,633,588.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,633,588.55/26,425.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,344.43

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