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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,924.40, 40,404.83 and 12,125.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,924.40, 40,404.83 and 12,125.70 is: 18,196.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,924.40 : 40,404.83 = 12,125.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,924.40/40,404.83 = 12,125.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,924.40x = 40,404.83 × 12,125.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,924.40x = 489,936,786.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,936,786.50/26,924.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,196.76

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