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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,664.76, 39,997.54 and 8,895.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,664.76, 39,997.54 and 8,895.12 is: 13,342.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,664.76 : 39,997.54 = 8,895.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,664.76/39,997.54 = 8,895.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,664.76x = 39,997.54 × 8,895.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,664.76x = 355,782,918.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,782,918.00/26,664.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,342.81

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