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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,843.76, 40,264.56 and 9,317.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,843.76, 40,264.56 and 9,317.52 is: 13,975.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,843.76 : 40,264.56 = 9,317.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,843.76/40,264.56 = 9,317.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,843.76x = 40,264.56 × 9,317.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,843.76x = 375,165,843.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,165,843.09/26,843.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,975.91

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