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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,842.62, 40,264.77 and 12,804.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,842.62, 40,264.77 and 12,804.17 is: 19,206.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,842.62 : 40,264.77 = 12,804.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,842.62/40,264.77 = 12,804.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,842.62x = 40,264.77 × 12,804.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,842.62x = 515,556,960.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,556,960.09/26,842.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,206.66

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