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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,329.73, 39,466.64 and 12,273.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,329.73, 39,466.64 and 12,273.39 is: 18,397.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,329.73 : 39,466.64 = 12,273.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,329.73/39,466.64 = 12,273.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,329.73x = 39,466.64 × 12,273.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,329.73x = 484,389,495.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,389,495.39/26,329.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,397.06

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