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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,512.08, 39,773.22 and 8,747.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,512.08, 39,773.22 and 8,747.88 is: 13,123.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,512.08 : 39,773.22 = 8,747.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,512.08/39,773.22 = 8,747.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,512.08x = 39,773.22 × 8,747.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,512.08x = 347,931,355.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,931,355.77/26,512.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,123.50

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