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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,010.06, 38,991.81 and 9,366.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,010.06, 38,991.81 and 9,366.18 is: 14,040.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,010.06 : 38,991.81 = 9,366.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,010.06/38,991.81 = 9,366.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,010.06x = 38,991.81 × 9,366.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,010.06x = 365,204,310.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,204,310.99/26,010.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,040.89

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