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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,985.56, 40,453.84 and 9,445.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,985.56, 40,453.84 and 9,445.82 is: 14,160.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,985.56 : 40,453.84 = 9,445.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,985.56/40,453.84 = 9,445.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,985.56x = 40,453.84 × 9,445.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,985.56x = 382,119,690.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,119,690.95/26,985.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,160.15

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