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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,848.92, 40,284.24 and 12,047.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,848.92, 40,284.24 and 12,047.52 is: 18,076.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,848.92 : 40,284.24 = 12,047.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,848.92/40,284.24 = 12,047.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,848.92x = 40,284.24 × 12,047.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,848.92x = 485,325,187.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,325,187.08/26,848.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,076.15

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