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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,354.72, 39,545.06 and 12,315.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,354.72, 39,545.06 and 12,315.72 is: 18,479.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,354.72 : 39,545.06 = 12,315.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,354.72/39,545.06 = 12,315.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,354.72x = 39,545.06 × 12,315.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,354.72x = 487,025,824.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,025,824.76/26,354.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,479.65

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