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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,660.09, 39,976.72 and 8,884.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,660.09, 39,976.72 and 8,884.46 is: 13,322.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,660.09 : 39,976.72 = 8,884.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,660.09/39,976.72 = 8,884.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,660.09x = 39,976.72 × 8,884.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,660.09x = 355,171,647.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,171,647.50/26,660.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,322.22

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