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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,029.76, 39,044.64 and 12,188.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,029.76, 39,044.64 and 12,188.48 is: 18,282.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,029.76 : 39,044.64 = 12,188.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,029.76/39,044.64 = 12,188.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,029.76x = 39,044.64 × 12,188.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,029.76x = 475,894,813.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,894,813.75/26,029.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,282.72

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