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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,315.62, 39,463.98 and 9,671.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,315.62, 39,463.98 and 9,671.94 is: 14,504.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,315.62 : 39,463.98 = 9,671.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,315.62/39,463.98 = 9,671.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,315.62x = 39,463.98 × 9,671.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,315.62x = 381,693,210.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,693,210.45/26,315.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,504.44

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