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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,795.04, 40,162.32 and 12,927.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,795.04, 40,162.32 and 12,927.84 is: 19,377.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,795.04 : 40,162.32 = 12,927.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,795.04/40,162.32 = 12,927.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,795.04x = 40,162.32 × 12,927.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,795.04x = 519,212,046.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,212,046.99/26,795.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,377.17

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