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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,977.56, 40,447.88 and 12,178.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,977.56, 40,447.88 and 12,178.40 is: 18,259.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,977.56 : 40,447.88 = 12,178.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,977.56/40,447.88 = 12,178.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,977.56x = 40,447.88 × 12,178.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,977.56x = 492,590,506.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,590,506.10/26,977.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,259.27

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