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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,807.53, 40,211.59 and 8,087.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,807.53, 40,211.59 and 8,087.73 is: 12,131.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,807.53 : 40,211.59 = 8,087.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,807.53/40,211.59 = 8,087.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,807.53x = 40,211.59 × 8,087.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,807.53x = 325,220,482.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,220,482.79/26,807.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,131.68

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