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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,565.65, 39,851.39 and 8,789.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,565.65, 39,851.39 and 8,789.82 is: 13,185.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,565.65 : 39,851.39 = 8,789.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,565.65/39,851.39 = 8,789.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,565.65x = 39,851.39 × 8,789.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,565.65x = 350,286,500.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,286,500.90/26,565.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,185.70

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