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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,350.62, 39,542.33 and 9,714.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,350.62, 39,542.33 and 9,714.38 is: 14,577.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,350.62 : 39,542.33 = 9,714.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,350.62/39,542.33 = 9,714.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,350.62x = 39,542.33 × 9,714.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,350.62x = 384,129,214.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,129,214.06/26,350.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,577.62

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