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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,026.44, 39,039.99 and 9,159.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,026.44, 39,039.99 and 9,159.96 is: 13,740.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,026.44 : 39,039.99 = 9,159.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,026.44/39,039.99 = 9,159.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,026.44x = 39,039.99 × 9,159.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,026.44x = 357,604,746.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,604,746.80/26,026.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,740.06

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