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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,747.46, 40,127.67 and 8,027.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,747.46, 40,127.67 and 8,027.46 is: 12,043.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,747.46 : 40,127.67 = 8,027.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,747.46/40,127.67 = 8,027.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,747.46x = 40,127.67 × 8,027.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,747.46x = 322,123,265.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,123,265.82/26,747.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,043.13

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