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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,825.98, 40,246.14 and 9,295.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,825.98, 40,246.14 and 9,295.81 is: 13,946.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,825.98 : 40,246.14 = 9,295.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,825.98/40,246.14 = 9,295.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,825.98x = 40,246.14 × 9,295.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,825.98x = 374,120,370.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,120,370.06/26,825.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,946.20

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