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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,210.99, 39,281.46 and 9,555.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,210.99, 39,281.46 and 9,555.38 is: 14,320.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,210.99 : 39,281.46 = 9,555.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,210.99/39,281.46 = 9,555.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,210.99x = 39,281.46 × 9,555.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,210.99x = 375,349,277.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,349,277.25/26,210.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,320.30

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