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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,627.09, 39,940.63 and 9,097.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,627.09, 39,940.63 and 9,097.07 is: 13,645.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,627.09 : 39,940.63 = 9,097.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,627.09/39,940.63 = 9,097.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,627.09x = 39,940.63 × 9,097.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,627.09x = 363,342,706.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,342,706.95/26,627.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,645.60

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