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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,376.63, 39,511.95 and 12,317.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,376.63, 39,511.95 and 12,317.27 is: 18,451.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,376.63 : 39,511.95 = 12,317.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,376.63/39,511.95 = 12,317.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,376.63x = 39,511.95 × 12,317.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,376.63x = 486,679,356.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,679,356.38/26,376.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,451.16

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