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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,483.96, 39,732.63 and 12,441.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,483.96, 39,732.63 and 12,441.38 is: 18,665.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,483.96 : 39,732.63 = 12,441.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,483.96/39,732.63 = 12,441.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,483.96x = 39,732.63 × 12,441.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,483.96x = 494,328,748.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,328,748.23/26,483.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,665.21

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