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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,975.27, 40,467.52 and 8,254.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,975.27, 40,467.52 and 8,254.84 is: 12,383.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,975.27 : 40,467.52 = 8,254.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,975.27/40,467.52 = 8,254.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,975.27x = 40,467.52 × 8,254.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,975.27x = 334,052,700.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,052,700.46/26,975.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,383.67

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