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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,534.52, 39,802.86 and 9,004.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,534.52, 39,802.86 and 9,004.50 is: 13,507.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,534.52 : 39,802.86 = 9,004.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,534.52/39,802.86 = 9,004.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,534.52x = 39,802.86 × 9,004.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,534.52x = 358,404,852.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,404,852.87/26,534.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,507.12

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