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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,603.76, 39,912.96 and 7,884.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,603.76, 39,912.96 and 7,884.72 is: 11,829.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,603.76 : 39,912.96 = 7,884.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,603.76/39,912.96 = 7,884.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,603.76x = 39,912.96 × 7,884.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,603.76x = 314,702,513.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,702,513.97/26,603.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,829.25

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