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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,068.46, 39,102.68 and 9,424.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,068.46, 39,102.68 and 9,424.59 is: 14,136.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,068.46 : 39,102.68 = 9,424.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,068.46/39,102.68 = 9,424.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,068.46x = 39,102.68 × 9,424.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,068.46x = 368,526,679.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,526,679.78/26,068.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,136.88

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