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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,151.19, 39,214.46 and 9,499.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,151.19, 39,214.46 and 9,499.48 is: 14,244.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,151.19 : 39,214.46 = 9,499.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,151.19/39,214.46 = 9,499.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,151.19x = 39,214.46 × 9,499.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,151.19x = 372,516,978.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,516,978.48/26,151.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,244.74

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