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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,612.71, 39,934.52 and 9,984.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,612.71, 39,934.52 and 9,984.31 is: 14,982.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,612.71 : 39,934.52 = 9,984.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,612.71/39,934.52 = 9,984.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,612.71x = 39,934.52 × 9,984.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,612.71x = 398,718,627.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,718,627.38/26,612.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,982.26

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