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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,309.06, 39,462.30 and 9,667.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,309.06, 39,462.30 and 9,667.81 is: 14,501.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,309.06 : 39,462.30 = 9,667.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,309.06/39,462.30 = 9,667.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,309.06x = 39,462.30 × 9,667.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,309.06x = 381,514,018.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,514,018.56/26,309.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,501.24

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