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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,086.16, 39,111.92 and 9,444

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,086.16, 39,111.92 and 9,444 is: 14,159.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,086.16 : 39,111.92 = 9,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,086.16/39,111.92 = 9,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,086.16x = 39,111.92 × 9,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,086.16x = 369,372,972.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,372,972.48/26,086.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,159.73

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