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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,926.74, 40,407.39 and 13,068.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,926.74, 40,407.39 and 13,068.18 is: 19,610.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,926.74 : 40,407.39 = 13,068.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,926.74/40,407.39 = 13,068.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,926.74x = 40,407.39 × 13,068.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,926.74x = 528,051,045.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,051,045.85/26,926.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,610.66

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