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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,909.84, 40,364.80 and 12,866.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,909.84, 40,364.80 and 12,866.58 is: 19,299.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,909.84 : 40,364.80 = 12,866.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,909.84/40,364.80 = 12,866.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,909.84x = 40,364.80 × 12,866.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,909.84x = 519,356,928.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,356,928.38/26,909.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,299.89

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