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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,810.08, 40,228.44 and 12,029.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,810.08, 40,228.44 and 12,029.44 is: 18,050.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,810.08 : 40,228.44 = 12,029.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,810.08/40,228.44 = 12,029.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,810.08x = 40,228.44 × 12,029.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,810.08x = 483,925,605.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,925,605.27/26,810.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,050.14

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