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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,350.93, 39,541.98 and 9,722.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,350.93, 39,541.98 and 9,722.65 is: 14,589.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,350.93 : 39,541.98 = 9,722.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,350.93/39,541.98 = 9,722.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,350.93x = 39,541.98 × 9,722.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,350.93x = 384,452,831.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,452,831.85/26,350.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,589.73

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