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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,662.93, 40,006.06 and 12,632.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,662.93, 40,006.06 and 12,632.98 is: 18,954.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,662.93 : 40,006.06 = 12,632.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,662.93/40,006.06 = 12,632.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,662.93x = 40,006.06 × 12,632.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,662.93x = 505,395,687.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,395,687.43/26,662.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,954.99

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