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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,268.54, 39,406.41 and 9,624.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,268.54, 39,406.41 and 9,624.66 is: 14,438.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,268.54 : 39,406.41 = 9,624.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,268.54/39,406.41 = 9,624.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,268.54x = 39,406.41 × 9,624.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,268.54x = 379,273,298.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,273,298.07/26,268.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,438.31

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