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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,413.68, 39,598.72 and 12,366.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,413.68, 39,598.72 and 12,366.88 is: 18,540.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,413.68 : 39,598.72 = 12,366.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,413.68/39,598.72 = 12,366.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,413.68x = 39,598.72 × 12,366.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,413.68x = 489,712,618.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,712,618.39/26,413.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,540.11

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