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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,892, 40,347.72 and 8,424

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,892, 40,347.72 and 8,424 is: 12,639.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,892 : 40,347.72 = 8,424 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,892/40,347.72 = 8,424/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,892x = 40,347.72 × 8,424
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,892x = 339,889,193.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,889,193.28/26,892
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,639.04

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