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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,010.76, 39,016.14 and 12,169.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,010.76, 39,016.14 and 12,169.48 is: 18,254.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,010.76 : 39,016.14 = 12,169.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,010.76/39,016.14 = 12,169.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,010.76x = 39,016.14 × 12,169.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,010.76x = 474,806,135.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,806,135.41/26,010.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,254.22

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