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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,607.55, 39,915.43 and 9,073.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,607.55, 39,915.43 and 9,073.28 is: 13,611.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,607.55 : 39,915.43 = 9,073.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,607.55/39,915.43 = 9,073.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,607.55x = 39,915.43 × 9,073.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,607.55x = 362,163,872.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,163,872.71/26,607.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,611.32

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