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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,522.96, 39,782.61 and 9,875.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,522.96, 39,782.61 and 9,875.33 is: 14,812.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,522.96 : 39,782.61 = 9,875.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,522.96/39,782.61 = 9,875.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,522.96x = 39,782.61 × 9,875.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,522.96x = 392,866,429.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,866,429.06/26,522.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,812.32

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