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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,758.59, 40,083.39 and 12,675.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,758.59, 40,083.39 and 12,675.93 is: 18,988.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,758.59 : 40,083.39 = 12,675.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,758.59/40,083.39 = 12,675.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,758.59x = 40,083.39 × 12,675.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,758.59x = 508,094,245.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,094,245.80/26,758.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,988.08

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