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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,913.46, 40,329.25 and 12,854.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,913.46, 40,329.25 and 12,854.13 is: 19,261.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,913.46 : 40,329.25 = 12,854.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,913.46/40,329.25 = 12,854.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,913.46x = 40,329.25 × 12,854.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,913.46x = 518,397,311.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,397,311.24/26,913.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,261.64

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