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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,703.72, 40,062.90 and 9,174.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,703.72, 40,062.90 and 9,174.96 is: 13,764.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,703.72 : 40,062.90 = 9,174.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,703.72/40,062.90 = 9,174.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,703.72x = 40,062.90 × 9,174.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,703.72x = 367,575,504.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,575,504.98/26,703.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,764.96

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