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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,311.76, 39,445.59 and 12,264.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,311.76, 39,445.59 and 12,264.54 is: 18,386.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,311.76 : 39,445.59 = 12,264.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,311.76/39,445.59 = 12,264.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,311.76x = 39,445.59 × 12,264.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,311.76x = 483,782,016.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,782,016.38/26,311.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,386.53

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