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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,477.46, 39,704.53 and 12,441.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,477.46, 39,704.53 and 12,441.48 is: 18,656.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,477.46 : 39,704.53 = 12,441.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,477.46/39,704.53 = 12,441.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,477.46x = 39,704.53 × 12,441.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,477.46x = 493,983,084.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,983,084.80/26,477.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,656.74

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