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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,898, 40,353.48 and 8,430

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,898, 40,353.48 and 8,430 is: 12,647.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,898 : 40,353.48 = 8,430 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,898/40,353.48 = 8,430/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,898x = 40,353.48 × 8,430
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,898x = 340,179,836.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,179,836.40/26,898
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,647.03

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