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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,641.76, 39,957.12 and 12,595.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,641.76, 39,957.12 and 12,595.82 is: 18,891.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,641.76 : 39,957.12 = 12,595.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,641.76/39,957.12 = 12,595.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,641.76x = 39,957.12 × 12,595.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,641.76x = 503,292,691.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,292,691.24/26,641.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,891.12

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