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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,546.67, 39,825.71 and 8,776.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,546.67, 39,825.71 and 8,776.38 is: 13,166.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,546.67 : 39,825.71 = 8,776.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,546.67/39,825.71 = 8,776.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,546.67x = 39,825.71 × 8,776.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,546.67x = 349,525,520.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,525,520.85/26,546.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,166.45

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