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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,484.93, 39,727.27 and 8,966.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,484.93, 39,727.27 and 8,966.85 is: 13,450.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,484.93 : 39,727.27 = 8,966.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,484.93/39,727.27 = 8,966.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,484.93x = 39,727.27 × 8,966.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,484.93x = 356,228,249.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,228,249.95/26,484.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,450.23

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