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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,475.53, 39,702.89 and 9,604.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,475.53, 39,702.89 and 9,604.50 is: 14,402.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,475.53 : 39,702.89 = 9,604.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,475.53/39,702.89 = 9,604.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,475.53x = 39,702.89 × 9,604.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,475.53x = 381,326,358.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,326,358.98/26,475.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,402.98

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