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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,676.21, 40,014.75 and 9,158.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,676.21, 40,014.75 and 9,158.34 is: 13,737.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,676.21 : 40,014.75 = 9,158.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,676.21/40,014.75 = 9,158.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,676.21x = 40,014.75 × 9,158.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,676.21x = 366,468,685.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,468,685.52/26,676.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,737.66

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