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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,955.63, 40,407.93 and 9,414.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,955.63, 40,407.93 and 9,414.09 is: 14,112.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,955.63 : 40,407.93 = 9,414.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,955.63/40,407.93 = 9,414.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,955.63x = 40,407.93 × 9,414.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,955.63x = 380,403,889.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,403,889.73/26,955.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,112.22

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