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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,977.83, 40,472.67 and 8,259.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,977.83, 40,472.67 and 8,259.32 is: 12,390.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,977.83 : 40,472.67 = 8,259.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,977.83/40,472.67 = 8,259.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,977.83x = 40,472.67 × 8,259.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,977.83x = 334,276,530.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,276,530.42/26,977.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,390.79

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