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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,664.23, 39,982.91 and 8,888.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,664.23, 39,982.91 and 8,888.58 is: 13,328.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,664.23 : 39,982.91 = 8,888.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,664.23/39,982.91 = 8,888.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,664.23x = 39,982.91 × 8,888.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,664.23x = 355,391,249.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,391,249.72/26,664.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,328.39

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