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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,823.96, 40,235.94 and 12,029.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,823.96, 40,235.94 and 12,029.58 is: 18,044.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,823.96 : 40,235.94 = 12,029.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,823.96/40,235.94 = 12,029.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,823.96x = 40,235.94 × 12,029.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,823.96x = 484,021,459.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,021,459.11/26,823.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,044.37

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