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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,823.76, 40,239.28 and 9,294.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,823.76, 40,239.28 and 9,294.95 is: 13,943.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,823.76 : 40,239.28 = 9,294.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,823.76/40,239.28 = 9,294.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,823.76x = 40,239.28 × 9,294.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,823.76x = 374,022,207.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,022,207.85/26,823.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,943.69

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