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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,986.17, 40,481.96 and 8,265.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,986.17, 40,481.96 and 8,265.99 is: 12,399.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,986.17 : 40,481.96 = 8,265.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,986.17/40,481.96 = 8,265.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,986.17x = 40,481.96 × 8,265.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,986.17x = 334,623,435.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,623,435.21/26,986.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,399.81

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