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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,364.47, 39,559.68 and 12,325.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,364.47, 39,559.68 and 12,325.46 is: 18,494.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,364.47 : 39,559.68 = 12,325.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,364.47/39,559.68 = 12,325.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,364.47x = 39,559.68 × 12,325.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,364.47x = 487,591,055.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,591,055.65/26,364.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,494.25

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