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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,409.52, 39,591.70 and 9,766.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,409.52, 39,591.70 and 9,766.45 is: 14,641.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,409.52 : 39,591.70 = 9,766.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,409.52/39,591.70 = 9,766.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,409.52x = 39,591.70 × 9,766.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,409.52x = 386,670,358.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,670,358.47/26,409.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,641.32

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