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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,950.67, 40,430.88 and 9,180.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,950.67, 40,430.88 and 9,180.41 is: 13,772.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,950.67 : 40,430.88 = 9,180.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,950.67/40,430.88 = 9,180.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,950.67x = 40,430.88 × 9,180.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,950.67x = 371,171,852.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,171,852.91/26,950.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,772.27

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