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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,852.94, 40,298.89 and 12,064.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,852.94, 40,298.89 and 12,064.04 is: 18,104.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,852.94 : 40,298.89 = 12,064.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,852.94/40,298.89 = 12,064.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,852.94x = 40,298.89 × 12,064.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,852.94x = 486,167,396.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,167,396.93/26,852.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,104.81

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