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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,281.62, 39,424.98 and 9,637.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,281.62, 39,424.98 and 9,637.64 is: 14,457.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,281.62 : 39,424.98 = 9,637.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,281.62/39,424.98 = 9,637.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,281.62x = 39,424.98 × 9,637.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,281.62x = 379,963,764.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,963,764.25/26,281.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,457.40

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