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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,972.99, 40,464.34 and 8,252.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,972.99, 40,464.34 and 8,252.67 is: 12,380.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,972.99 : 40,464.34 = 8,252.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,972.99/40,464.34 = 8,252.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,972.99x = 40,464.34 × 8,252.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,972.99x = 333,938,844.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,938,844.79/26,972.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,380.49

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