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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,971.61, 40,475.66 and 9,441.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,971.61, 40,475.66 and 9,441.59 is: 14,168.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,971.61 : 40,475.66 = 9,441.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,971.61/40,475.66 = 9,441.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,971.61x = 40,475.66 × 9,441.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,971.61x = 382,154,337.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,154,337.11/26,971.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,168.77

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