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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,425.74, 39,644.46 and 8,895

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,425.74, 39,644.46 and 8,895 is: 13,344.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,425.74 : 39,644.46 = 8,895 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,425.74/39,644.46 = 8,895/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,425.74x = 39,644.46 × 8,895
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,425.74x = 352,637,471.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,637,471.70/26,425.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,344.47

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