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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,853.58, 40,294.01 and 12,059.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,853.58, 40,294.01 and 12,059.47 is: 18,095.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,853.58 : 40,294.01 = 12,059.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,853.58/40,294.01 = 12,059.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,853.58x = 40,294.01 × 12,059.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,853.58x = 485,924,404.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,924,404.77/26,853.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,095.33

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