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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,711.06, 40,067.52 and 9,180.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,711.06, 40,067.52 and 9,180.76 is: 13,771.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,711.06 : 40,067.52 = 9,180.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,711.06/40,067.52 = 9,180.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,711.06x = 40,067.52 × 9,180.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,711.06x = 367,850,284.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,850,284.92/26,711.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,771.46

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