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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,321.42, 39,502.91 and 12,274.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,321.42, 39,502.91 and 12,274.20 is: 18,420.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,321.42 : 39,502.91 = 12,274.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,321.42/39,502.91 = 12,274.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,321.42x = 39,502.91 × 12,274.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,321.42x = 484,866,648.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,866,648.61/26,321.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,420.99

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