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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,815, 40,225.38 and 12,030.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,815, 40,225.38 and 12,030.52 is: 18,047.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,815 : 40,225.38 = 12,030.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,815/40,225.38 = 12,030.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,815x = 40,225.38 × 12,030.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,815x = 483,932,238.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,932,238.60/26,815
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,047.07

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