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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,604.68, 39,913.89 and 9,964.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,604.68, 39,913.89 and 9,964.97 is: 14,950.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,604.68 : 39,913.89 = 9,964.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,604.68/39,913.89 = 9,964.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,604.68x = 39,913.89 × 9,964.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,604.68x = 397,740,716.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,740,716.43/26,604.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,950.03

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