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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,973.36, 40,460.04 and 12,174.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,973.36, 40,460.04 and 12,174.12 is: 18,261.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,973.36 : 40,460.04 = 12,174.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,973.36/40,460.04 = 12,174.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,973.36x = 40,460.04 × 12,174.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,973.36x = 492,565,382.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,565,382.16/26,973.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,261.18

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