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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,423.06, 39,637.08 and 9,560.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,423.06, 39,637.08 and 9,560.30 is: 14,341.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,423.06 : 39,637.08 = 9,560.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,423.06/39,637.08 = 9,560.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,423.06x = 39,637.08 × 9,560.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,423.06x = 378,942,375.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,942,375.92/26,423.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,341.35

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