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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,228.58, 39,346.74 and 9,360.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,228.58, 39,346.74 and 9,360.30 is: 14,041.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,228.58 : 39,346.74 = 9,360.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,228.58/39,346.74 = 9,360.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,228.58x = 39,346.74 × 9,360.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,228.58x = 368,297,290.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,297,290.42/26,228.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,041.83

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