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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,461.08, 39,672.72 and 12,413.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,461.08, 39,672.72 and 12,413.25 is: 18,611.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,461.08 : 39,672.72 = 12,413.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,461.08/39,672.72 = 12,413.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,461.08x = 39,672.72 × 12,413.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,461.08x = 492,467,391.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,467,391.54/26,461.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,611.01

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