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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,762.96, 40,150.92 and 8,042.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,762.96, 40,150.92 and 8,042.96 is: 12,066.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,762.96 : 40,150.92 = 8,042.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,762.96/40,150.92 = 8,042.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,762.96x = 40,150.92 × 8,042.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,762.96x = 322,932,243.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,932,243.52/26,762.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,066.39

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