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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,361.73, 39,523.96 and 12,306.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,361.73, 39,523.96 and 12,306.88 is: 18,451.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,361.73 : 39,523.96 = 12,306.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,361.73/39,523.96 = 12,306.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,361.73x = 39,523.96 × 12,306.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,361.73x = 486,416,632.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,416,632.84/26,361.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,451.62

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