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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,027.07, 39,040.92 and 9,160.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,027.07, 39,040.92 and 9,160.58 is: 13,740.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,027.07 : 39,040.92 = 9,160.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,027.07/39,040.92 = 9,160.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,027.07x = 39,040.92 × 9,160.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,027.07x = 357,637,470.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,637,470.93/26,027.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,740.98

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