Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,954.88, 40,432.32 and 13,092
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 26,954.88, 40,432.32 and 13,092 is: 19,638
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,954.88 : 40,432.32 = 13,092 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,954.88/40,432.32 = 13,092/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,954.88x = 40,432.32 × 13,092 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,954.88x = 529,339,933.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 529,339,933.44/26,954.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,638
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