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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,341.85, 39,512.72 and 12,297.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,341.85, 39,512.72 and 12,297.17 is: 18,445.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,341.85 : 39,512.72 = 12,297.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,341.85/39,512.72 = 12,297.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,341.85x = 39,512.72 × 12,297.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,341.85x = 485,894,468.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,894,468.18/26,341.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,445.73

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