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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,707.22, 40,053.39 and 7,982.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,707.22, 40,053.39 and 7,982.82 is: 11,972.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,707.22 : 40,053.39 = 7,982.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,707.22/40,053.39 = 7,982.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,707.22x = 40,053.39 × 7,982.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,707.22x = 319,738,972.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,738,972.82/26,707.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,972.01

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