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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,412.77, 39,597.48 and 12,365.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,412.77, 39,597.48 and 12,365.96 is: 18,538.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,412.77 : 39,597.48 = 12,365.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,412.77/39,597.48 = 12,365.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,412.77x = 39,597.48 × 12,365.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,412.77x = 489,660,853.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,660,853.78/26,412.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,538.79

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