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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,004.72, 39,008.04 and 12,150

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,004.72, 39,008.04 and 12,150 is: 18,225.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,004.72 : 39,008.04 = 12,150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,004.72/39,008.04 = 12,150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,004.72x = 39,008.04 × 12,150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,004.72x = 473,947,686
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,947,686/26,004.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,225.45

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