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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,425.81, 39,632.95 and 8,895.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,425.81, 39,632.95 and 8,895.25 is: 13,340.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,425.81 : 39,632.95 = 8,895.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,425.81/39,632.95 = 8,895.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,425.81x = 39,632.95 × 8,895.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,425.81x = 352,544,998.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,544,998.49/26,425.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,340.93

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