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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,281.08, 39,435.06 and 12,426.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,281.08, 39,435.06 and 12,426.36 is: 18,645.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,281.08 : 39,435.06 = 12,426.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,281.08/39,435.06 = 12,426.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,281.08x = 39,435.06 × 12,426.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,281.08x = 490,034,252.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,034,252.18/26,281.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,645.89

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