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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,997.91, 40,496.48 and 12,196.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,997.91, 40,496.48 and 12,196.47 is: 18,294.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,997.91 : 40,496.48 = 12,196.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,997.91/40,496.48 = 12,196.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,997.91x = 40,496.48 × 12,196.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,997.91x = 493,914,274.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,914,274.34/26,997.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,294.54

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