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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,059.58, 39,093.52 and 9,417.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,059.58, 39,093.52 and 9,417.93 is: 14,128.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,059.58 : 39,093.52 = 9,417.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,059.58/39,093.52 = 9,417.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,059.58x = 39,093.52 × 9,417.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,059.58x = 368,180,034.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,180,034.81/26,059.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,128.39

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