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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,476.71, 39,703.41 and 12,440.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,476.71, 39,703.41 and 12,440.73 is: 18,655.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,476.71 : 39,703.41 = 12,440.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,476.71/39,703.41 = 12,440.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,476.71x = 39,703.41 × 12,440.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,476.71x = 493,939,403.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,939,403.89/26,476.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,655.62

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