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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,811.13, 40,215.68 and 8,090.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,811.13, 40,215.68 and 8,090.66 is: 12,135.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,811.13 : 40,215.68 = 8,090.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,811.13/40,215.68 = 8,090.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,811.13x = 40,215.68 × 8,090.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,811.13x = 325,371,393.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,371,393.55/26,811.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,135.68

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