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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,710.06, 40,066.02 and 9,179.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,710.06, 40,066.02 and 9,179.76 is: 13,769.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,710.06 : 40,066.02 = 9,179.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,710.06/40,066.02 = 9,179.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,710.06x = 40,066.02 × 9,179.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,710.06x = 367,796,447.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,796,447.76/26,710.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,769.96

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