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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,607.32, 39,902.47 and 9,079.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,607.32, 39,902.47 and 9,079.73 is: 13,616.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,607.32 : 39,902.47 = 9,079.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,607.32/39,902.47 = 9,079.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,607.32x = 39,902.47 × 9,079.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,607.32x = 362,303,431.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,303,431.72/26,607.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,616.69

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