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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,881.06, 40,307.73 and 12,077.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,881.06, 40,307.73 and 12,077.23 is: 18,109.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,881.06 : 40,307.73 = 12,077.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,881.06/40,307.73 = 12,077.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,881.06x = 40,307.73 × 12,077.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,881.06x = 486,805,725.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,805,725.99/26,881.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,109.62

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