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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,908.44, 40,330.92 and 12,099.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,908.44, 40,330.92 and 12,099.96 is: 18,135.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,908.44 : 40,330.92 = 12,099.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,908.44/40,330.92 = 12,099.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,908.44x = 40,330.92 × 12,099.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,908.44x = 488,002,518.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,002,518.76/26,908.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,135.67

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