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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,676, 40,014.54 and 8,208

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,676, 40,014.54 and 8,208 is: 12,312.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,676 : 40,014.54 = 8,208 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,676/40,014.54 = 8,208/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,676x = 40,014.54 × 8,208
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,676x = 328,439,344.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,439,344.32/26,676
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,312.17

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