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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,365.23, 39,560.82 and 12,326.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,365.23, 39,560.82 and 12,326.22 is: 18,495.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,365.23 : 39,560.82 = 12,326.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,365.23/39,560.82 = 12,326.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,365.23x = 39,560.82 × 12,326.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,365.23x = 487,635,370.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,635,370.70/26,365.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,495.40

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