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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,770.76, 40,161.58 and 9,238.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,770.76, 40,161.58 and 9,238.30 is: 13,859.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,770.76 : 40,161.58 = 9,238.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,770.76/40,161.58 = 9,238.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,770.76x = 40,161.58 × 9,238.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,770.76x = 371,024,724.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,024,724.51/26,770.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,859.33

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