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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,499.88, 39,754.86 and 8,965

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,499.88, 39,754.86 and 8,965 is: 13,449.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,499.88 : 39,754.86 = 8,965 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,499.88/39,754.86 = 8,965/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,499.88x = 39,754.86 × 8,965
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,499.88x = 356,402,319.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,402,319.90/26,499.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,449.21

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