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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,781.69, 40,176.96 and 9,013.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,781.69, 40,176.96 and 9,013.93 is: 13,522.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,781.69 : 40,176.96 = 9,013.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,781.69/40,176.96 = 9,013.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,781.69x = 40,176.96 × 9,013.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,781.69x = 362,152,447.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,152,447.51/26,781.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,522.39

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