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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,805.92, 40,196.10 and 12,014.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,805.92, 40,196.10 and 12,014.96 is: 18,016.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,805.92 : 40,196.10 = 12,014.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,805.92/40,196.10 = 12,014.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,805.92x = 40,196.10 × 12,014.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,805.92x = 482,954,533.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,954,533.66/26,805.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,016.71

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