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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,230.59, 39,349.77 and 9,586.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,230.59, 39,349.77 and 9,586.74 is: 14,381.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,230.59 : 39,349.77 = 9,586.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,230.59/39,349.77 = 9,586.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,230.59x = 39,349.77 × 9,586.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,230.59x = 377,236,014.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,236,014.05/26,230.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,381.53

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