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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,730.91, 40,095.89 and 9,200.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,730.91, 40,095.89 and 9,200.35 is: 13,800.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,730.91 : 40,095.89 = 9,200.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,730.91/40,095.89 = 9,200.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,730.91x = 40,095.89 × 9,200.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,730.91x = 368,895,975.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,895,975.08/26,730.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,800.35

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