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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,099.07, 39,147.21 and 9,230.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,099.07, 39,147.21 and 9,230.91 is: 13,845.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,099.07 : 39,147.21 = 9,230.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,099.07/39,147.21 = 9,230.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,099.07x = 39,147.21 × 9,230.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,099.07x = 361,364,372.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,364,372.26/26,099.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,845.87

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