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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,356.07, 39,557.49 and 12,323.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,356.07, 39,557.49 and 12,323.73 is: 18,496.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,356.07 : 39,557.49 = 12,323.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,356.07/39,557.49 = 12,323.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,356.07x = 39,557.49 × 12,323.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,356.07x = 487,495,826.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,495,826.24/26,356.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,496.53

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