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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,295.92, 39,385.04 and 12,234.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,295.92, 39,385.04 and 12,234.87 is: 18,324.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,295.92 : 39,385.04 = 12,234.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,295.92/39,385.04 = 12,234.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,295.92x = 39,385.04 × 12,234.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,295.92x = 481,870,893.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,870,893.94/26,295.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,324.93

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