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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,993.44, 40,503.53 and 12,200.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,993.44, 40,503.53 and 12,200.82 is: 18,307.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,993.44 : 40,503.53 = 12,200.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,993.44/40,503.53 = 12,200.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,993.44x = 40,503.53 × 12,200.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,993.44x = 494,176,278.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,176,278.89/26,993.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,307.27

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