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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,726.74, 40,089.68 and 9,196.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,726.74, 40,089.68 and 9,196.72 is: 13,794.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,726.74 : 40,089.68 = 9,196.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,726.74/40,089.68 = 9,196.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,726.74x = 40,089.68 × 9,196.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,726.74x = 368,693,561.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,693,561.85/26,726.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,794.93

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