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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,842.58, 40,277.25 and 12,062.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,842.58, 40,277.25 and 12,062.06 is: 18,099.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,842.58 : 40,277.25 = 12,062.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,842.58/40,277.25 = 12,062.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,842.58x = 40,277.25 × 12,062.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,842.58x = 485,826,606.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,826,606.14/26,842.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,099.10

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