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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,895.30, 40,342.61 and 12,093.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,895.30, 40,342.61 and 12,093.77 is: 18,140.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,895.30 : 40,342.61 = 12,093.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,895.30/40,342.61 = 12,093.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,895.30x = 40,342.61 × 12,093.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,895.30x = 487,893,984.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,893,984.36/26,895.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,140.49

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