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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,009.56, 38,991.06 and 9,365.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,009.56, 38,991.06 and 9,365.68 is: 14,040.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,009.56 : 38,991.06 = 9,365.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,009.56/38,991.06 = 9,365.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,009.56x = 38,991.06 × 9,365.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,009.56x = 365,177,790.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,177,790.82/26,009.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,040.14

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