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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,627.70, 39,914.01 and 9,975.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,627.70, 39,914.01 and 9,975.99 is: 14,953.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,627.70 : 39,914.01 = 9,975.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,627.70/39,914.01 = 9,975.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,627.70x = 39,914.01 × 9,975.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,627.70x = 398,181,764.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,181,764.62/26,627.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,953.67

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