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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,541.17, 39,820.40 and 12,691.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,541.17, 39,820.40 and 12,691.25 is: 19,041.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,541.17 : 39,820.40 = 12,691.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,541.17/39,820.40 = 12,691.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,541.17x = 39,820.40 × 12,691.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,541.17x = 505,370,588.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,370,588.04/26,541.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,041.01

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