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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,847.21, 40,247.73 and 9,314.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,847.21, 40,247.73 and 9,314.76 is: 13,964.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,847.21 : 40,247.73 = 9,314.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,847.21/40,247.73 = 9,314.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,847.21x = 40,247.73 × 9,314.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,847.21x = 374,897,945.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,897,945.49/26,847.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,964.13

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