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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,365.97, 39,561.93 and 12,326.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,365.97, 39,561.93 and 12,326.96 is: 18,496.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,365.97 : 39,561.93 = 12,326.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,365.97/39,561.93 = 12,326.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,365.97x = 39,561.93 × 12,326.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,365.97x = 487,678,328.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,678,328.63/26,365.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,496.51

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