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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,824.76, 40,226.28 and 8,099

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,824.76, 40,226.28 and 8,099 is: 12,145.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,824.76 : 40,226.28 = 8,099 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,824.76/40,226.28 = 8,099/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,824.76x = 40,226.28 × 8,099
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,824.76x = 325,792,641.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,792,641.72/26,824.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,145.22

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