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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,107.81, 39,160.33 and 9,239.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,107.81, 39,160.33 and 9,239.65 is: 13,858.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,107.81 : 39,160.33 = 9,239.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,107.81/39,160.33 = 9,239.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,107.81x = 39,160.33 × 9,239.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,107.81x = 361,827,743.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,827,743.08/26,107.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,858.98

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