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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,006.58, 38,986.46 and 9,354.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,006.58, 38,986.46 and 9,354.91 is: 14,023.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,006.58 : 38,986.46 = 9,354.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,006.58/38,986.46 = 9,354.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,006.58x = 38,986.46 × 9,354.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,006.58x = 364,714,801.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,714,801.13/26,006.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,023.94

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