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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,427.62, 39,645.10 and 8,902.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,427.62, 39,645.10 and 8,902.46 is: 13,354.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,427.62 : 39,645.10 = 8,902.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,427.62/39,645.10 = 8,902.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,427.62x = 39,645.10 × 8,902.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,427.62x = 352,938,916.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,938,916.95/26,427.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,354.93

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