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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,849.92, 40,285.74 and 12,048.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,849.92, 40,285.74 and 12,048.52 is: 18,077.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,849.92 : 40,285.74 = 12,048.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,849.92/40,285.74 = 12,048.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,849.92x = 40,285.74 × 12,048.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,849.92x = 485,383,544.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,383,544.10/26,849.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,077.65

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