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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,966.61, 40,468.13 and 9,436.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,966.61, 40,468.13 and 9,436.59 is: 14,161.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,966.61 : 40,468.13 = 9,436.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,966.61/40,468.13 = 9,436.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,966.61x = 40,468.13 × 9,436.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,966.61x = 381,880,972.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,880,972.13/26,966.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,161.26

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