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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,251.73, 39,374.67 and 9,381.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,251.73, 39,374.67 and 9,381.13 is: 14,070.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,251.73 : 39,374.67 = 9,381.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,251.73/39,374.67 = 9,381.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,251.73x = 39,374.67 × 9,381.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,251.73x = 369,378,654.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,378,654.20/26,251.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,070.64

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