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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,811.08, 40,229.94 and 12,030.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,811.08, 40,229.94 and 12,030.44 is: 18,051.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,811.08 : 40,229.94 = 12,030.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,811.08/40,229.94 = 12,030.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,811.08x = 40,229.94 × 12,030.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,811.08x = 483,983,879.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,983,879.37/26,811.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,051.64

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