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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,599.28, 39,905.13 and 9,069.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,599.28, 39,905.13 and 9,069.26 is: 13,606.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,599.28 : 39,905.13 = 9,069.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,599.28/39,905.13 = 9,069.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,599.28x = 39,905.13 × 9,069.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,599.28x = 361,909,999.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,909,999.30/26,599.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,606.01

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