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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,363.98, 39,558.93 and 12,324.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,363.98, 39,558.93 and 12,324.97 is: 18,493.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,363.98 : 39,558.93 = 12,324.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,363.98/39,558.93 = 12,324.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,363.98x = 39,558.93 × 12,324.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,363.98x = 487,562,625.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,562,625.48/26,363.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,493.51

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