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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,335.96, 39,462.42 and 9,673

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,335.96, 39,462.42 and 9,673 is: 14,494.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,335.96 : 39,462.42 = 9,673 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,335.96/39,462.42 = 9,673/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,335.96x = 39,462.42 × 9,673
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,335.96x = 381,719,988.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,719,988.66/26,335.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,494.25

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