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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,324.20, 39,451.72 and 12,477.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,324.20, 39,451.72 and 12,477.16 is: 18,699.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,324.20 : 39,451.72 = 12,477.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,324.20/39,451.72 = 12,477.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,324.20x = 39,451.72 × 12,477.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,324.20x = 492,245,422.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,245,422.72/26,324.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,699.35

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