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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,570.58, 39,858.57 and 9,041.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,570.58, 39,858.57 and 9,041.64 is: 13,563.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,570.58 : 39,858.57 = 9,041.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,570.58/39,858.57 = 9,041.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,570.58x = 39,858.57 × 9,041.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,570.58x = 360,386,840.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,386,840.85/26,570.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,563.38

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