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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,010.59, 38,992.45 and 9,358.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,010.59, 38,992.45 and 9,358.91 is: 14,029.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,010.59 : 38,992.45 = 9,358.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,010.59/38,992.45 = 9,358.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,010.59x = 38,992.45 × 9,358.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,010.59x = 364,926,830.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,926,830.23/26,010.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,029.93

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