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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,932.74, 40,380.89 and 9,393

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,932.74, 40,380.89 and 9,393 is: 14,083.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,932.74 : 40,380.89 = 9,393 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,932.74/40,380.89 = 9,393/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,932.74x = 40,380.89 × 9,393
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,932.74x = 379,297,652.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,297,652.81/26,932.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,083.14

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