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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,409.96, 39,596.10 and 12,362.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,409.96, 39,596.10 and 12,362.31 is: 18,534.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,409.96 : 39,596.10 = 12,362.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,409.96/39,596.10 = 12,362.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,409.96x = 39,596.10 × 12,362.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,409.96x = 489,499,262.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,499,262.99/26,409.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,534.65

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