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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,892.80, 40,317.44 and 12,094.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,892.80, 40,317.44 and 12,094.08 is: 18,131.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,892.80 : 40,317.44 = 12,094.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,892.80/40,317.44 = 12,094.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,892.80x = 40,317.44 × 12,094.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,892.80x = 487,602,344.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,602,344.76/26,892.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,131.33

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