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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,494.65, 39,741.98 and 12,444.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,494.65, 39,741.98 and 12,444.37 is: 18,666.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,494.65 : 39,741.98 = 12,444.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,494.65/39,741.98 = 12,444.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,494.65x = 39,741.98 × 12,444.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,494.65x = 494,563,922.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,563,922.86/26,494.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,666.56

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