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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,767.91, 40,152.47 and 8,998.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,767.91, 40,152.47 and 8,998.80 is: 13,498.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,767.91 : 40,152.47 = 8,998.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,767.91/40,152.47 = 8,998.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,767.91x = 40,152.47 × 8,998.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,767.91x = 361,324,002.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,324,002.04/26,767.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,498.40

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