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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,673.97, 39,997.62 and 8,898.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,673.97, 39,997.62 and 8,898.44 is: 13,343.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,673.97 : 39,997.62 = 8,898.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,673.97/39,997.62 = 8,898.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,673.97x = 39,997.62 × 8,898.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,673.97x = 355,916,432.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,916,432.84/26,673.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,343.21

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