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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,411.77, 39,595.98 and 12,364.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,411.77, 39,595.98 and 12,364.96 is: 18,537.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,411.77 : 39,595.98 = 12,364.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,411.77/39,595.98 = 12,364.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,411.77x = 39,595.98 × 12,364.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,411.77x = 489,602,708.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,602,708.86/26,411.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,537.29

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