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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,305.76, 39,458.64 and 9,658.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,305.76, 39,458.64 and 9,658.59 is: 14,487.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,305.76 : 39,458.64 = 9,658.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,305.76/39,458.64 = 9,658.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,305.76x = 39,458.64 × 9,658.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,305.76x = 381,114,825.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,114,825.72/26,305.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,487.88

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