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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,830.08, 40,258.44 and 12,049.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,830.08, 40,258.44 and 12,049.44 is: 18,080.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,830.08 : 40,258.44 = 12,049.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,830.08/40,258.44 = 12,049.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,830.08x = 40,258.44 × 12,049.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,830.08x = 485,091,657.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,091,657.27/26,830.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,080.14

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