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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,966.76, 40,468.35 and 9,436.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,966.76, 40,468.35 and 9,436.74 is: 14,161.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,966.76 : 40,468.35 = 9,436.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,966.76/40,468.35 = 9,436.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,966.76x = 40,468.35 × 9,436.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,966.76x = 381,889,297.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,889,297.18/26,966.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,161.48

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