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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,642.52, 39,968.10 and 12,791.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,642.52, 39,968.10 and 12,791.52 is: 19,189.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,642.52 : 39,968.10 = 12,791.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,642.52/39,968.10 = 12,791.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,642.52x = 39,968.10 × 12,791.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,642.52x = 511,252,750.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,252,750.51/26,642.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,189.35

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