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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,683.76, 40,051.56 and 12,842.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,683.76, 40,051.56 and 12,842.48 is: 19,276.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,683.76 : 40,051.56 = 12,842.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,683.76/40,051.56 = 12,842.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,683.76x = 40,051.56 × 12,842.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,683.76x = 514,361,358.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,361,358.27/26,683.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,276.19

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