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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,575.76, 39,867.96 and 9,043.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,575.76, 39,867.96 and 9,043.76 is: 13,567.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,575.76 : 39,867.96 = 9,043.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,575.76/39,867.96 = 9,043.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,575.76x = 39,867.96 × 9,043.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,575.76x = 360,556,261.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,556,261.93/26,575.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,567.11

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