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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,484.51, 39,692.99 and 12,413.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,484.51, 39,692.99 and 12,413.50 is: 18,604.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,484.51 : 39,692.99 = 12,413.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,484.51/39,692.99 = 12,413.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,484.51x = 39,692.99 × 12,413.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,484.51x = 492,728,931.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,728,931.37/26,484.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,604.42

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