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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,362.98, 39,557.43 and 12,323.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,362.98, 39,557.43 and 12,323.97 is: 18,492.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,362.98 : 39,557.43 = 12,323.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,362.98/39,557.43 = 12,323.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,362.98x = 39,557.43 × 12,323.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,362.98x = 487,504,580.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,504,580.60/26,362.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,492.01

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