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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,463.33, 39,676.10 and 12,415.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,463.33, 39,676.10 and 12,415.50 is: 18,614.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,463.33 : 39,676.10 = 12,415.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,463.33/39,676.10 = 12,415.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,463.33x = 39,676.10 × 12,415.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,463.33x = 492,598,557.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,598,557.47/26,463.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,614.38

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