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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,409.70, 39,592.74 and 12,362.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,409.70, 39,592.74 and 12,362.86 is: 18,534.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,409.70 : 39,592.74 = 12,362.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,409.70/39,592.74 = 12,362.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,409.70x = 39,592.74 × 12,362.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,409.70x = 489,479,501.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,479,501.64/26,409.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,534.08

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