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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,995.92, 40,482 and 12,204.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,995.92, 40,482 and 12,204.24 is: 18,300.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,995.92 : 40,482 = 12,204.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,995.92/40,482 = 12,204.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,995.92x = 40,482 × 12,204.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,995.92x = 494,052,043.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,052,043.68/26,995.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,300.99

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