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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,978.61, 40,466.46 and 8,258.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,978.61, 40,466.46 and 8,258.67 is: 12,387.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,978.61 : 40,466.46 = 8,258.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,978.61/40,466.46 = 8,258.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,978.61x = 40,466.46 × 8,258.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,978.61x = 334,199,139.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,199,139.21/26,978.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,387.56

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