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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,272.98, 39,413.34 and 9,629.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,272.98, 39,413.34 and 9,629.16 is: 14,445.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,272.98 : 39,413.34 = 9,629.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,272.98/39,413.34 = 9,629.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,272.98x = 39,413.34 × 9,629.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,272.98x = 379,517,356.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,517,356.99/26,272.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,445.16

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