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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,544.47, 39,759.28 and 12,483.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,544.47, 39,759.28 and 12,483.43 is: 18,698.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,544.47 : 39,759.28 = 12,483.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,544.47/39,759.28 = 12,483.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,544.47x = 39,759.28 × 12,483.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,544.47x = 496,332,058.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,332,058.12/26,544.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,698.14

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