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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,359.97, 39,552.93 and 12,320.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,359.97, 39,552.93 and 12,320.96 is: 18,487.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,359.97 : 39,552.93 = 12,320.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,359.97/39,552.93 = 12,320.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,359.97x = 39,552.93 × 12,320.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,359.97x = 487,329,870.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,329,870.65/26,359.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,487.50

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