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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,409.39, 39,605.45 and 12,365.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,409.39, 39,605.45 and 12,365.07 is: 18,543.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,409.39 : 39,605.45 = 12,365.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,409.39/39,605.45 = 12,365.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,409.39x = 39,605.45 × 12,365.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,409.39x = 489,724,099.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,724,099.81/26,409.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,543.56

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