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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,309.31, 39,462.68 and 9,668.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,309.31, 39,462.68 and 9,668.06 is: 14,501.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,309.31 : 39,462.68 = 9,668.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,309.31/39,462.68 = 9,668.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,309.31x = 39,462.68 × 9,668.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,309.31x = 381,527,509.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,527,509.66/26,309.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,501.62

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