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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,252.73, 39,379.11 and 9,605.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,252.73, 39,379.11 and 9,605.55 is: 14,408.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,252.73 : 39,379.11 = 9,605.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,252.73/39,379.11 = 9,605.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,252.73x = 39,379.11 × 9,605.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,252.73x = 378,258,010.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,258,010.06/26,252.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,408.33

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