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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,158.94, 39,226.12 and 9,507.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,158.94, 39,226.12 and 9,507.24 is: 14,256.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,158.94 : 39,226.12 = 9,507.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,158.94/39,226.12 = 9,507.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,158.94x = 39,226.12 × 9,507.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,158.94x = 372,932,137.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,932,137.11/26,158.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,256.39

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