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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,901.06, 40,358.08 and 8,433.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,901.06, 40,358.08 and 8,433.06 is: 12,651.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,901.06 : 40,358.08 = 8,433.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,901.06/40,358.08 = 8,433.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,901.06x = 40,358.08 × 8,433.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,901.06x = 340,342,110.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,342,110.12/26,901.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,651.62

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