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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,617.72, 39,926.96 and 12,763.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,617.72, 39,926.96 and 12,763.48 is: 19,145.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,617.72 : 39,926.96 = 12,763.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,617.72/39,926.96 = 12,763.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,617.72x = 39,926.96 × 12,763.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,617.72x = 509,606,955.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,606,955.42/26,617.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,145.40

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