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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,811.06, 40,206.33 and 9,036.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,811.06, 40,206.33 and 9,036.96 is: 13,551.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,811.06 : 40,206.33 = 9,036.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,811.06/40,206.33 = 9,036.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,811.06x = 40,206.33 × 9,036.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,811.06x = 363,342,995.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,342,995.96/26,811.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,551.98

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