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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,863.27, 40,281.05 and 12,059.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,863.27, 40,281.05 and 12,059.48 is: 18,083.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,863.27 : 40,281.05 = 12,059.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,863.27/40,281.05 = 12,059.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,863.27x = 40,281.05 × 12,059.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,863.27x = 485,768,647.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,768,647.71/26,863.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,083.01

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