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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,623.11, 39,919.68 and 8,844.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,623.11, 39,919.68 and 8,844.25 is: 13,261.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,623.11 : 39,919.68 = 8,844.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,623.11/39,919.68 = 8,844.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,623.11x = 39,919.68 × 8,844.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,623.11x = 353,059,585.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,059,585.62/26,623.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,261.40

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