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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,189.94, 39,272.73 and 9,538.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,189.94, 39,272.73 and 9,538.38 is: 14,303.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,189.94 : 39,272.73 = 9,538.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,189.94/39,272.73 = 9,538.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,189.94x = 39,272.73 × 9,538.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,189.94x = 374,598,222.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,598,222.38/26,189.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,303.13

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