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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,814.72, 40,206.44 and 8,089.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,814.72, 40,206.44 and 8,089.14 is: 12,128.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,814.72 : 40,206.44 = 8,089.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,814.72/40,206.44 = 8,089.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,814.72x = 40,206.44 × 8,089.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,814.72x = 325,235,522.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,235,522.06/26,814.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,128.99

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