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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,960.48, 40,453.56 and 12,173.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,960.48, 40,453.56 and 12,173.92 is: 18,266.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,960.48 : 40,453.56 = 12,173.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,960.48/40,453.56 = 12,173.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,960.48x = 40,453.56 × 12,173.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,960.48x = 492,478,403.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,478,403.16/26,960.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,266.68

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