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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,830.67, 40,229.59 and 12,794.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,830.67, 40,229.59 and 12,794.99 is: 19,184.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,830.67 : 40,229.59 = 12,794.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,830.67/40,229.59 = 12,794.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,830.67x = 40,229.59 × 12,794.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,830.67x = 514,737,201.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,737,201.75/26,830.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,184.66

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