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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,444.22, 39,646.89 and 12,602.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,444.22, 39,646.89 and 12,602.94 is: 18,895.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,444.22 : 39,646.89 = 12,602.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,444.22/39,646.89 = 12,602.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,444.22x = 39,646.89 × 12,602.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,444.22x = 499,667,375.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,667,375.86/26,444.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,895.15

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