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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,562.16, 39,835.32 and 9,028

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,562.16, 39,835.32 and 9,028 is: 13,539.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,562.16 : 39,835.32 = 9,028 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,562.16/39,835.32 = 9,028/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,562.16x = 39,835.32 × 9,028
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,562.16x = 359,633,268.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,633,268.96/26,562.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,539.31

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