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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,972.73, 40,471.94 and 12,186.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,972.73, 40,471.94 and 12,186.17 is: 18,285.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,972.73 : 40,471.94 = 12,186.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,972.73/40,471.94 = 12,186.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,972.73x = 40,471.94 × 12,186.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,972.73x = 493,197,880.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,197,880.14/26,972.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,285.06

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