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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,767.76, 40,158.02 and 9,237.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,767.76, 40,158.02 and 9,237.74 is: 13,858.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,767.76 : 40,158.02 = 9,237.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,767.76/40,158.02 = 9,237.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,767.76x = 40,158.02 × 9,237.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,767.76x = 370,969,347.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,969,347.67/26,767.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,858.81

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