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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,373.08, 39,506.60 and 12,313.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,373.08, 39,506.60 and 12,313.71 is: 18,445.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,373.08 : 39,506.60 = 12,313.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,373.08/39,506.60 = 12,313.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,373.08x = 39,506.60 × 12,313.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,373.08x = 486,472,846.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,472,846.27/26,373.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,445.81

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