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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,875.06, 40,298.73 and 12,071.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,875.06, 40,298.73 and 12,071.23 is: 18,100.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,875.06 : 40,298.73 = 12,071.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,875.06/40,298.73 = 12,071.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,875.06x = 40,298.73 × 12,071.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,875.06x = 486,455,238.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,455,238.54/26,875.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,100.62

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