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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,660.76, 39,991.53 and 8,891.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,660.76, 39,991.53 and 8,891.11 is: 13,336.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,660.76 : 39,991.53 = 8,891.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,660.76/39,991.53 = 8,891.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,660.76x = 39,991.53 × 8,891.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,660.76x = 355,569,092.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,569,092.30/26,660.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,336.80

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