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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,994.72, 40,490.63 and 8,274.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,994.72, 40,490.63 and 8,274.81 is: 12,411.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,994.72 : 40,490.63 = 8,274.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,994.72/40,490.63 = 8,274.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,994.72x = 40,490.63 × 8,274.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,994.72x = 335,052,270.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,052,270.03/26,994.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,411.77

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