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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,860.91, 40,277.46 and 12,057.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,860.91, 40,277.46 and 12,057.08 is: 18,079.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,860.91 : 40,277.46 = 12,057.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,860.91/40,277.46 = 12,057.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,860.91x = 40,277.46 × 12,057.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,860.91x = 485,628,557.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,628,557.42/26,860.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,079.38

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