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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,573.08, 39,862.32 and 9,044.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,573.08, 39,862.32 and 9,044.14 is: 13,567.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,573.08 : 39,862.32 = 9,044.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,573.08/39,862.32 = 9,044.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,573.08x = 39,862.32 × 9,044.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,573.08x = 360,520,402.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,520,402.80/26,573.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,567.13

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