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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,757.59, 40,081.89 and 12,674.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,757.59, 40,081.89 and 12,674.93 is: 18,986.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,757.59 : 40,081.89 = 12,674.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,757.59/40,081.89 = 12,674.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,757.59x = 40,081.89 × 12,674.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,757.59x = 508,035,151.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,035,151.30/26,757.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,986.58

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