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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,369.73, 39,557.86 and 9,729.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,369.73, 39,557.86 and 9,729.86 is: 14,595.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,369.73 : 39,557.86 = 9,729.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,369.73/39,557.86 = 9,729.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,369.73x = 39,557.86 × 9,729.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,369.73x = 384,892,217.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,892,217.59/26,369.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,595.99

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