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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,477.28, 39,704.25 and 12,441.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,477.28, 39,704.25 and 12,441.30 is: 18,656.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,477.28 : 39,704.25 = 12,441.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,477.28/39,704.25 = 12,441.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,477.28x = 39,704.25 × 12,441.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,477.28x = 493,972,485.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,972,485.53/26,477.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,656.47

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