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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,148.08, 39,211.74 and 9,499.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,148.08, 39,211.74 and 9,499.02 is: 14,244.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,148.08 : 39,211.74 = 9,499.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,148.08/39,211.74 = 9,499.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,148.08x = 39,211.74 × 9,499.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,148.08x = 372,473,102.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,473,102.49/26,148.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,244.76

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