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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,845.28, 40,265.52 and 12,050.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,845.28, 40,265.52 and 12,050.24 is: 18,074.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,845.28 : 40,265.52 = 12,050.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,845.28/40,265.52 = 12,050.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,845.28x = 40,265.52 × 12,050.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,845.28x = 485,209,179.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,209,179.72/26,845.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,074.28

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