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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,806.53, 40,210.09 and 8,086.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,806.53, 40,210.09 and 8,086.73 is: 12,130.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,806.53 : 40,210.09 = 8,086.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,806.53/40,210.09 = 8,086.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,806.53x = 40,210.09 × 8,086.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,806.53x = 325,168,185.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,168,185.63/26,806.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,130.18

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