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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,874.81, 40,250.73 and 12,844.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,874.81, 40,250.73 and 12,844.71 is: 19,237.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,874.81 : 40,250.73 = 12,844.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,874.81/40,250.73 = 12,844.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,874.81x = 40,250.73 × 12,844.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,874.81x = 517,008,954.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,008,954.14/26,874.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,237.68

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