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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,868.52, 40,292.22 and 9,094.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,868.52, 40,292.22 and 9,094.28 is: 13,637.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,868.52 : 40,292.22 = 9,094.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,868.52/40,292.22 = 9,094.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,868.52x = 40,292.22 × 9,094.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,868.52x = 366,428,730.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,428,730.50/26,868.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,637.85

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