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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,893.80, 40,318.94 and 12,095.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,893.80, 40,318.94 and 12,095.08 is: 18,132.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,893.80 : 40,318.94 = 12,095.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,893.80/40,318.94 = 12,095.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,893.80x = 40,318.94 × 12,095.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,893.80x = 487,660,804.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,660,804.82/26,893.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,132.83

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