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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,442.54, 39,663.95 and 8,912.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,442.54, 39,663.95 and 8,912.52 is: 13,368.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,442.54 : 39,663.95 = 8,912.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,442.54/39,663.95 = 8,912.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,442.54x = 39,663.95 × 8,912.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,442.54x = 353,505,703.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,505,703.09/26,442.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,368.83

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