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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,814.96, 40,227.68 and 8,096.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,814.96, 40,227.68 and 8,096.52 is: 12,146.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,814.96 : 40,227.68 = 8,096.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,814.96/40,227.68 = 8,096.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,814.96x = 40,227.68 × 8,096.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,814.96x = 325,704,215.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,704,215.67/26,814.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,146.36

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