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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,971.29, 40,475.57 and 9,441

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,971.29, 40,475.57 and 9,441 is: 14,168.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,971.29 : 40,475.57 = 9,441 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,971.29/40,475.57 = 9,441/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,971.29x = 40,475.57 × 9,441
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,971.29x = 382,129,809.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,129,809.17/26,971.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,168.02

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