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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,864.64, 40,285.52 and 9,326.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,864.64, 40,285.52 and 9,326.48 is: 13,985.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,864.64 : 40,285.52 = 9,326.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,864.64/40,285.52 = 9,326.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,864.64x = 40,285.52 × 9,326.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,864.64x = 375,722,096.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,722,096.57/26,864.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,985.75

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