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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,657.28, 39,975.59 and 8,884.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,657.28, 39,975.59 and 8,884.49 is: 13,323.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,657.28 : 39,975.59 = 8,884.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,657.28/39,975.59 = 8,884.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,657.28x = 39,975.59 × 8,884.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,657.28x = 355,162,729.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,162,729.60/26,657.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,323.29

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