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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,450.97, 39,657.01 and 12,609.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,450.97, 39,657.01 and 12,609.69 is: 18,905.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,450.97 : 39,657.01 = 12,609.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,450.97/39,657.01 = 12,609.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,450.97x = 39,657.01 × 12,609.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,450.97x = 500,062,602.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,062,602.43/26,450.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,905.27

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