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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,427.85, 39,640.74 and 8,659.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,427.85, 39,640.74 and 8,659.85 is: 12,989.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,427.85 : 39,640.74 = 8,659.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,427.85/39,640.74 = 8,659.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,427.85x = 39,640.74 × 8,659.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,427.85x = 343,282,631.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,282,631.61/26,427.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,989.43

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