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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,373.63, 39,507.45 and 12,314.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,373.63, 39,507.45 and 12,314.26 is: 18,446.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,373.63 : 39,507.45 = 12,314.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,373.63/39,507.45 = 12,314.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,373.63x = 39,507.45 × 12,314.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,373.63x = 486,505,014.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,505,014.44/26,373.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,446.64

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