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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,612.57, 39,921.93 and 8,844.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,612.57, 39,921.93 and 8,844.81 is: 13,268.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,612.57 : 39,921.93 = 8,844.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,612.57/39,921.93 = 8,844.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,612.57x = 39,921.93 × 8,844.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,612.57x = 353,101,885.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,101,885.68/26,612.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,268.24

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