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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,483.96, 39,706.70 and 12,436.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,483.96, 39,706.70 and 12,436.76 is: 18,646.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,483.96 : 39,706.70 = 12,436.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,483.96/39,706.70 = 12,436.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,483.96x = 39,706.70 × 12,436.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,483.96x = 493,822,698.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,822,698.29/26,483.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,646.10

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