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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,844.76, 40,266.06 and 9,318.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,844.76, 40,266.06 and 9,318.52 is: 13,977.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,844.76 : 40,266.06 = 9,318.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,844.76/40,266.06 = 9,318.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,844.76x = 40,266.06 × 9,318.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,844.76x = 375,220,085.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,220,085.43/26,844.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,977.41

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