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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,014.10, 39,022.87 and 9,145.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,014.10, 39,022.87 and 9,145.07 is: 13,718.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,014.10 : 39,022.87 = 9,145.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,014.10/39,022.87 = 9,145.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,014.10x = 39,022.87 × 9,145.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,014.10x = 356,866,877.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,866,877.75/26,014.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,718.21

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