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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,997.42, 40,484.25 and 12,205.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,997.42, 40,484.25 and 12,205.74 is: 18,303.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,997.42 : 40,484.25 = 12,205.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,997.42/40,484.25 = 12,205.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,997.42x = 40,484.25 × 12,205.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,997.42x = 494,140,229.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,140,229.60/26,997.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,303.24

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