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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,662.78, 39,994.38 and 9,132.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,662.78, 39,994.38 and 9,132.76 is: 13,699.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,662.78 : 39,994.38 = 9,132.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,662.78/39,994.38 = 9,132.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,662.78x = 39,994.38 × 9,132.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,662.78x = 365,259,073.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,259,073.89/26,662.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,699.21

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