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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,262.74, 39,394.24 and 9,624

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,262.74, 39,394.24 and 9,624 is: 14,436.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,262.74 : 39,394.24 = 9,624 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,262.74/39,394.24 = 9,624/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,262.74x = 39,394.24 × 9,624
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,262.74x = 379,130,165.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,130,165.76/26,262.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,436.05

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