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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,835.42, 40,271.59 and 9,305.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,835.42, 40,271.59 and 9,305.25 is: 13,964.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,835.42 : 40,271.59 = 9,305.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,835.42/40,271.59 = 9,305.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,835.42x = 40,271.59 × 9,305.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,835.42x = 374,737,212.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,737,212.85/26,835.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,964.28

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