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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,895.57, 40,342.98 and 12,094

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,895.57, 40,342.98 and 12,094 is: 18,140.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,895.57 : 40,342.98 = 12,094 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,895.57/40,342.98 = 12,094/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,895.57x = 40,342.98 × 12,094
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,895.57x = 487,908,000.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,908,000.12/26,895.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,140.83

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