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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,660.76, 39,991.32 and 9,130.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,660.76, 39,991.32 and 9,130.72 is: 13,696.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,660.76 : 39,991.32 = 9,130.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,660.76/39,991.32 = 9,130.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,660.76x = 39,991.32 × 9,130.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,660.76x = 365,149,545.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,149,545.35/26,660.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,696.14

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