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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,316.31, 39,446.89 and 12,264.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,316.31, 39,446.89 and 12,264.75 is: 18,384.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,316.31 : 39,446.89 = 12,264.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,316.31/39,446.89 = 12,264.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,316.31x = 39,446.89 × 12,264.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,316.31x = 483,806,244.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,806,244.13/26,316.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,384.27

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