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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,954.92, 40,438.74 and 8,486.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,954.92, 40,438.74 and 8,486.92 is: 12,732.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,954.92 : 40,438.74 = 8,486.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,954.92/40,438.74 = 8,486.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,954.92x = 40,438.74 × 8,486.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,954.92x = 343,200,351.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,200,351.28/26,954.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,732.38

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