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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,814.58, 40,235.19 and 12,033.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,814.58, 40,235.19 and 12,033.94 is: 18,056.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,814.58 : 40,235.19 = 12,033.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,814.58/40,235.19 = 12,033.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,814.58x = 40,235.19 × 12,033.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,814.58x = 484,187,862.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,187,862.35/26,814.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,056.89

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