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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,607.72, 39,911.94 and 12,753.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,607.72, 39,911.94 and 12,753.48 is: 19,130.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,607.72 : 39,911.94 = 12,753.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,607.72/39,911.94 = 12,753.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,607.72x = 39,911.94 × 12,753.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,607.72x = 509,016,128.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,016,128.55/26,607.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,130.39

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