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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,197.48, 39,302.70 and 12,343.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,197.48, 39,302.70 and 12,343.24 is: 18,517.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,197.48 : 39,302.70 = 12,343.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,197.48/39,302.70 = 12,343.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,197.48x = 39,302.70 × 12,343.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,197.48x = 485,122,658.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,122,658.75/26,197.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,517.91

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