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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,632.98, 39,955.91 and 9,993.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,632.98, 39,955.91 and 9,993.15 is: 14,992.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,632.98 : 39,955.91 = 9,993.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,632.98/39,955.91 = 9,993.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,632.98x = 39,955.91 × 9,993.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,632.98x = 399,285,352.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,285,352.05/26,632.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,992.14

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