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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,864.46, 40,273.61 and 9,332.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,864.46, 40,273.61 and 9,332.01 is: 13,990.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,864.46 : 40,273.61 = 9,332.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,864.46/40,273.61 = 9,332.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,864.46x = 40,273.61 × 9,332.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,864.46x = 375,833,684.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,833,684.60/26,864.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,990.00

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