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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,033.52, 39,031.72 and 12,174.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,033.52, 39,031.72 and 12,174.96 is: 18,253.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,033.52 : 39,031.72 = 12,174.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,033.52/39,031.72 = 12,174.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,033.52x = 39,031.72 × 12,174.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,033.52x = 475,209,629.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,209,629.73/26,033.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,253.76

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