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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,821.67, 40,236.27 and 8,099.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,821.67, 40,236.27 and 8,099.59 is: 12,150.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,821.67 : 40,236.27 = 8,099.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,821.67/40,236.27 = 8,099.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,821.67x = 40,236.27 × 8,099.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,821.67x = 325,897,189.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,897,189.54/26,821.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,150.52

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