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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,447.97, 39,652.52 and 12,606.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,447.97, 39,652.52 and 12,606.69 is: 18,900.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,447.97 : 39,652.52 = 12,606.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,447.97/39,652.52 = 12,606.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,447.97x = 39,652.52 × 12,606.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,447.97x = 499,886,964.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,886,964.33/26,447.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,900.77

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