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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,004.20, 38,996.69 and 9,359.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,004.20, 38,996.69 and 9,359.73 is: 14,036.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,004.20 : 38,996.69 = 9,359.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,004.20/38,996.69 = 9,359.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,004.20x = 38,996.69 × 9,359.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,004.20x = 364,998,442.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,998,442.50/26,004.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,036.14

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