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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,855.22, 40,268.99 and 12,051.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,855.22, 40,268.99 and 12,051.45 is: 18,070.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,855.22 : 40,268.99 = 12,051.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,855.22/40,268.99 = 12,051.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,855.22x = 40,268.99 × 12,051.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,855.22x = 485,299,749.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,299,749.66/26,855.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,070.97

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