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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,986.99, 40,485.17 and 8,266.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,986.99, 40,485.17 and 8,266.59 is: 12,401.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,986.99 : 40,485.17 = 8,266.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,986.99/40,485.17 = 8,266.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,986.99x = 40,485.17 × 8,266.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,986.99x = 334,674,301.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,674,301.47/26,986.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,401.32

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