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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,974.98, 40,467.33 and 8,254.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,974.98, 40,467.33 and 8,254.68 is: 12,383.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,974.98 : 40,467.33 = 8,254.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,974.98/40,467.33 = 8,254.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,974.98x = 40,467.33 × 8,254.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,974.98x = 334,044,859.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,044,859.60/26,974.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,383.51

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