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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,266.40, 39,399.60 and 12,442.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,266.40, 39,399.60 and 12,442.40 is: 18,663.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,266.40 : 39,399.60 = 12,442.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,266.40/39,399.60 = 12,442.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,266.40x = 39,399.60 × 12,442.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,266.40x = 490,225,583.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,225,583.04/26,266.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,663.60

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