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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,680.93, 40,020.48 and 12,647.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,680.93, 40,020.48 and 12,647.68 is: 18,971.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,680.93 : 40,020.48 = 12,647.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,680.93/40,020.48 = 12,647.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,680.93x = 40,020.48 × 12,647.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,680.93x = 506,166,124.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,166,124.44/26,680.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,971.08

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