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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,284.95, 39,402.71 and 12,952.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,284.95, 39,402.71 and 12,952.80 is: 19,417.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,284.95 : 39,402.71 = 12,952.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,284.95/39,402.71 = 12,952.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,284.95x = 39,402.71 × 12,952.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,284.95x = 510,375,454.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,375,454.47/26,284.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,417.02

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