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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,999.60, 40,521.06 and 12,209.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,999.60, 40,521.06 and 12,209.81 is: 18,324.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,999.60 : 40,521.06 = 12,209.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,999.60/40,521.06 = 12,209.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,999.60x = 40,521.06 × 12,209.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,999.60x = 494,754,240.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,754,240.99/26,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,324.51

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