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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,012.81, 38,995.80 and 9,361.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,012.81, 38,995.80 and 9,361.14 is: 14,033.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,012.81 : 38,995.80 = 9,361.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,012.81/38,995.80 = 9,361.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,012.81x = 38,995.80 × 9,361.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,012.81x = 365,044,961.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,044,961.87/26,012.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,033.28

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