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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,897.80, 40,317.90 and 12,104.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,897.80, 40,317.90 and 12,104.20 is: 18,143.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,897.80 : 40,317.90 = 12,104.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,897.80/40,317.90 = 12,104.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,897.80x = 40,317.90 × 12,104.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,897.80x = 488,015,925.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,015,925.18/26,897.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,143.34

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