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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,177.24, 39,272.34 and 12,323

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,177.24, 39,272.34 and 12,323 is: 18,487.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,177.24 : 39,272.34 = 12,323 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,177.24/39,272.34 = 12,323/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,177.24x = 39,272.34 × 12,323
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,177.24x = 483,953,045.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,953,045.82/26,177.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,487.55

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