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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,905.69, 40,358.13 and 12,104.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,905.69, 40,358.13 and 12,104.16 is: 18,156.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,905.69 : 40,358.13 = 12,104.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,905.69/40,358.13 = 12,104.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,905.69x = 40,358.13 × 12,104.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,905.69x = 488,501,262.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,501,262.82/26,905.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,156.06

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