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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,759.59, 40,084.89 and 12,676.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,759.59, 40,084.89 and 12,676.93 is: 18,989.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,759.59 : 40,084.89 = 12,676.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,759.59/40,084.89 = 12,676.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,759.59x = 40,084.89 × 12,676.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,759.59x = 508,153,344.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,153,344.59/26,759.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,989.58

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