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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,004.34, 38,982.81 and 9,360.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,004.34, 38,982.81 and 9,360.46 is: 14,032.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,004.34 : 38,982.81 = 9,360.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,004.34/38,982.81 = 9,360.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,004.34x = 38,982.81 × 9,360.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,004.34x = 364,896,838.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,896,838.78/26,004.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,032.15

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