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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,700.91, 40,031.92 and 12,833.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,700.91, 40,031.92 and 12,833.71 is: 19,241.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,700.91 : 40,031.92 = 12,833.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,700.91/40,031.92 = 12,833.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,700.91x = 40,031.92 × 12,833.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,700.91x = 513,758,052.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,758,052.02/26,700.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,241.22

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