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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,366.25, 39,549.87 and 12,322.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,366.25, 39,549.87 and 12,322.44 is: 18,483.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,366.25 : 39,549.87 = 12,322.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,366.25/39,549.87 = 12,322.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,366.25x = 39,549.87 × 12,322.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,366.25x = 487,350,900.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,350,900.08/26,366.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,483.89

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