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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,974.38, 40,461.57 and 9,440.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,974.38, 40,461.57 and 9,440.13 is: 14,160.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,974.38 : 40,461.57 = 9,440.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,974.38/40,461.57 = 9,440.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,974.38x = 40,461.57 × 9,440.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,974.38x = 381,962,480.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,962,480.80/26,974.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,160.20

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