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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,697.97, 40,058.67 and 12,668.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,697.97, 40,058.67 and 12,668.14 is: 19,007.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,697.97 : 40,058.67 = 12,668.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,697.97/40,058.67 = 12,668.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,697.97x = 40,058.67 × 12,668.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,697.97x = 507,468,639.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,468,639.48/26,697.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,007.76

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