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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,828.19, 40,214.93 and 12,033.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,828.19, 40,214.93 and 12,033.14 is: 18,037.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,828.19 : 40,214.93 = 12,033.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,828.19/40,214.93 = 12,033.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,828.19x = 40,214.93 × 12,033.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,828.19x = 483,911,621.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,911,621.54/26,828.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,037.43

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