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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,993.52, 40,476.24 and 12,195.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,993.52, 40,476.24 and 12,195.36 is: 18,286.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,993.52 : 40,476.24 = 12,195.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,993.52/40,476.24 = 12,195.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,993.52x = 40,476.24 × 12,195.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,993.52x = 493,622,318.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,622,318.25/26,993.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,286.70

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