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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,907.80, 40,332.90 and 12,114.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,907.80, 40,332.90 and 12,114.20 is: 18,158.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,907.80 : 40,332.90 = 12,114.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,907.80/40,332.90 = 12,114.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,907.80x = 40,332.90 × 12,114.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,907.80x = 488,600,817.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,600,817.18/26,907.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,158.33

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