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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,657.51, 39,977.55 and 8,884.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,657.51, 39,977.55 and 8,884.35 is: 13,323.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,657.51 : 39,977.55 = 8,884.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,657.51/39,977.55 = 8,884.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,657.51x = 39,977.55 × 8,884.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,657.51x = 355,174,546.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,174,546.34/26,657.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,323.62

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