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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,825.96, 40,244.38 and 9,295.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,825.96, 40,244.38 and 9,295.40 is: 13,944.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,825.96 : 40,244.38 = 9,295.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,825.96/40,244.38 = 9,295.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,825.96x = 40,244.38 × 9,295.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,825.96x = 374,087,609.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,087,609.85/26,825.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,944.99

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