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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,051.76, 39,069.66 and 9,409.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,051.76, 39,069.66 and 9,409.74 is: 14,111.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,051.76 : 39,069.66 = 9,409.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,051.76/39,069.66 = 9,409.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,051.76x = 39,069.66 × 9,409.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,051.76x = 367,635,342.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,635,342.49/26,051.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,111.73

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