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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,773.62, 40,164.99 and 9,005.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,773.62, 40,164.99 and 9,005.97 is: 13,510.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,773.62 : 40,164.99 = 9,005.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,773.62/40,164.99 = 9,005.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,773.62x = 40,164.99 × 9,005.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,773.62x = 361,724,694.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,724,694.99/26,773.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,510.49

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