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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,314.70, 39,437.49 and 12,467.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,314.70, 39,437.49 and 12,467.66 is: 18,685.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,314.70 : 39,437.49 = 12,467.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,314.70/39,437.49 = 12,467.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,314.70x = 39,437.49 × 12,467.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,314.70x = 491,693,216.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,693,216.57/26,314.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,685.12

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