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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,414.56, 39,603.00 and 12,366.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,414.56, 39,603.00 and 12,366.88 is: 18,541.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,414.56 : 39,603.00 = 12,366.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,414.56/39,603.00 = 12,366.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,414.56x = 39,603.00 × 12,366.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,414.56x = 489,765,461.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,765,461.23/26,414.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,541.50

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