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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,360.93, 39,546.66 and 9,721.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,360.93, 39,546.66 and 9,721.04 is: 14,583.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,360.93 : 39,546.66 = 9,721.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,360.93/39,546.66 = 9,721.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,360.93x = 39,546.66 × 9,721.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,360.93x = 384,434,465.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,434,465.99/26,360.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,583.50

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