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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,354.57, 39,555.24 and 12,322.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,354.57, 39,555.24 and 12,322.23 is: 18,494.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,354.57 : 39,555.24 = 12,322.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,354.57/39,555.24 = 12,322.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,354.57x = 39,555.24 × 12,322.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,354.57x = 487,408,570.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,408,570.44/26,354.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,494.27

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