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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,451.91, 39,680.88 and 9,592.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,451.91, 39,680.88 and 9,592.86 is: 14,390.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,451.91 : 39,680.88 = 9,592.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,451.91/39,680.88 = 9,592.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,451.91x = 39,680.88 × 9,592.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,451.91x = 380,653,126.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,653,126.52/26,451.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,390.38

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