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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,901.49, 40,351.90 and 12,099.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,901.49, 40,351.90 and 12,099.95 is: 18,149.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,901.49 : 40,351.90 = 12,099.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,901.49/40,351.90 = 12,099.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,901.49x = 40,351.90 × 12,099.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,901.49x = 488,256,043.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,256,043.03/26,901.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,149.78

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