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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,984.97, 40,452.95 and 9,445.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,984.97, 40,452.95 and 9,445.23 is: 14,159.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,984.97 : 40,452.95 = 9,445.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,984.97/40,452.95 = 9,445.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,984.97x = 40,452.95 × 9,445.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,984.97x = 382,087,440.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,087,440.54/26,984.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,159.27

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