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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,438.81, 39,664.89 and 12,200.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,438.81, 39,664.89 and 12,200.42 is: 18,303.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,438.81 : 39,664.89 = 12,200.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,438.81/39,664.89 = 12,200.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,438.81x = 39,664.89 × 12,200.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,438.81x = 483,928,416.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,928,416.42/26,438.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,303.72

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