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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,607.21, 39,901.64 and 9,072.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,607.21, 39,901.64 and 9,072.87 is: 13,606.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,607.21 : 39,901.64 = 9,072.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,607.21/39,901.64 = 9,072.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,607.21x = 39,901.64 × 9,072.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,607.21x = 362,022,347.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,022,347.14/26,607.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,606.17

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