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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,618.93, 39,919.76 and 8,844.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,618.93, 39,919.76 and 8,844.82 is: 13,264.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,618.93 : 39,919.76 = 8,844.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,618.93/39,919.76 = 8,844.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,618.93x = 39,919.76 × 8,844.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,618.93x = 353,083,084.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,083,084.66/26,618.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,264.36

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