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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,268.09, 39,367.42 and 9,612.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,268.09, 39,367.42 and 9,612.09 is: 14,405.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,268.09 : 39,367.42 = 9,612.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,268.09/39,367.42 = 9,612.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,268.09x = 39,367.42 × 9,612.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,268.09x = 378,403,196.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,403,196.12/26,268.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,405.43

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