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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,822.76, 40,223.28 and 8,097

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,822.76, 40,223.28 and 8,097 is: 12,142.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,822.76 : 40,223.28 = 8,097 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,822.76/40,223.28 = 8,097/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,822.76x = 40,223.28 × 8,097
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,822.76x = 325,687,898.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,687,898.16/26,822.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,142.22

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