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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,637.21, 39,955.61 and 8,869.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,637.21, 39,955.61 and 8,869.19 is: 13,303.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,637.21 : 39,955.61 = 8,869.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,637.21/39,955.61 = 8,869.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,637.21x = 39,955.61 × 8,869.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,637.21x = 354,373,719.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,373,719.05/26,637.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,303.71

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