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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,065.76, 39,090.38 and 9,423.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,065.76, 39,090.38 and 9,423.59 is: 14,132.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,065.76 : 39,090.38 = 9,423.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,065.76/39,090.38 = 9,423.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,065.76x = 39,090.38 × 9,423.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,065.76x = 368,371,471.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,371,471.49/26,065.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,132.39

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