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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,815.08, 40,235.94 and 12,034.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,815.08, 40,235.94 and 12,034.44 is: 18,057.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,815.08 : 40,235.94 = 12,034.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,815.08/40,235.94 = 12,034.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,815.08x = 40,235.94 × 12,034.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,815.08x = 484,217,005.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,217,005.77/26,815.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,057.64

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