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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,966.09, 40,454.90 and 9,436.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,966.09, 40,454.90 and 9,436.49 is: 14,156.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,966.09 : 40,454.90 = 9,436.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,966.09/40,454.90 = 9,436.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,966.09x = 40,454.90 × 9,436.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,966.09x = 381,752,259.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,752,259.30/26,966.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,156.75

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