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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,609.76, 39,914.92 and 12,755.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,609.76, 39,914.92 and 12,755.52 is: 19,133.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,609.76 : 39,914.92 = 12,755.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,609.76/39,914.92 = 12,755.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,609.76x = 39,914.92 × 12,755.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,609.76x = 509,135,560.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,135,560.36/26,609.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,133.41

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