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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,324.43, 39,507.42 and 12,277.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,324.43, 39,507.42 and 12,277.20 is: 18,425.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,324.43 : 39,507.42 = 12,277.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,324.43/39,507.42 = 12,277.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,324.43x = 39,507.42 × 12,277.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,324.43x = 485,040,496.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,040,496.82/26,324.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,425.49

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