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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,544.34, 39,759.09 and 12,483.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,544.34, 39,759.09 and 12,483.30 is: 18,697.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,544.34 : 39,759.09 = 12,483.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,544.34/39,759.09 = 12,483.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,544.34x = 39,759.09 × 12,483.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,544.34x = 496,324,648.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,324,648.20/26,544.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,697.95

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