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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,227.20, 39,314.88 and 12,385.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,227.20, 39,314.88 and 12,385.92 is: 18,566.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,227.20 : 39,314.88 = 12,385.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,227.20/39,314.88 = 12,385.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,227.20x = 39,314.88 × 12,385.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,227.20x = 486,950,958.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,950,958.49/26,227.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,566.64

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