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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,998.92, 40,486.50 and 12,207.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,998.92, 40,486.50 and 12,207.24 is: 18,305.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,998.92 : 40,486.50 = 12,207.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,998.92/40,486.50 = 12,207.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,998.92x = 40,486.50 × 12,207.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,998.92x = 494,228,422.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,228,422.26/26,998.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,305.49

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