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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,514.65, 39,718.26 and 12,262.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,514.65, 39,718.26 and 12,262.88 is: 18,369.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,514.65 : 39,718.26 = 12,262.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,514.65/39,718.26 = 12,262.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,514.65x = 39,718.26 × 12,262.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,514.65x = 487,060,057.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,060,057.60/26,514.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,369.47

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