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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,892.80, 40,310.40 and 12,099.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,892.80, 40,310.40 and 12,099.20 is: 18,135.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,892.80 : 40,310.40 = 12,099.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,892.80/40,310.40 = 12,099.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,892.80x = 40,310.40 × 12,099.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,892.80x = 487,723,591.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,723,591.68/26,892.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,135.84

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