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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,836.92, 40,266.18 and 12,035.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,836.92, 40,266.18 and 12,035.52 is: 18,058.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,836.92 : 40,266.18 = 12,035.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,836.92/40,266.18 = 12,035.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,836.92x = 40,266.18 × 12,035.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,836.92x = 484,624,414.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,624,414.71/26,836.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,058.12

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