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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,845.98, 40,269.39 and 9,316.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,845.98, 40,269.39 and 9,316.38 is: 13,974.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,845.98 : 40,269.39 = 9,316.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,845.98/40,269.39 = 9,316.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,845.98x = 40,269.39 × 9,316.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,845.98x = 375,164,939.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,164,939.61/26,845.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,974.72

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