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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,064.08, 39,087.96 and 9,421.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,064.08, 39,087.96 and 9,421.96 is: 14,129.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,064.08 : 39,087.96 = 9,421.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,064.08/39,087.96 = 9,421.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,064.08x = 39,087.96 × 9,421.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,064.08x = 368,285,195.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,285,195.60/26,064.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,129.99

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