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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,325.44, 39,465.95 and 12,278.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,325.44, 39,465.95 and 12,278.07 is: 18,406.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,325.44 : 39,465.95 = 12,278.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,325.44/39,465.95 = 12,278.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,325.44x = 39,465.95 × 12,278.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,325.44x = 484,565,674.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,565,674.79/26,325.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,406.74

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