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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,782.23, 40,176.77 and 9,005.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,782.23, 40,176.77 and 9,005.27 is: 13,509.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,782.23 : 40,176.77 = 9,005.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,782.23/40,176.77 = 9,005.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,782.23x = 40,176.77 × 9,005.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,782.23x = 361,802,415.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,802,415.67/26,782.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,509.05

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