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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,639.76, 39,954.12 and 12,593.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,639.76, 39,954.12 and 12,593.82 is: 18,888.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,639.76 : 39,954.12 = 12,593.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,639.76/39,954.12 = 12,593.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,639.76x = 39,954.12 × 12,593.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,639.76x = 503,174,995.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,174,995.54/26,639.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,888.12

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