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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,971.91, 40,458.08 and 8,252.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,971.91, 40,458.08 and 8,252.29 is: 12,378.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,971.91 : 40,458.08 = 8,252.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,971.91/40,458.08 = 8,252.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,971.91x = 40,458.08 × 8,252.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,971.91x = 333,871,809.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,871,809.00/26,971.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,378.50

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