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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,033.76, 39,050.64 and 12,192.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,033.76, 39,050.64 and 12,192.48 is: 18,288.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,033.76 : 39,050.64 = 12,192.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,033.76/39,050.64 = 12,192.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,033.76x = 39,050.64 × 12,192.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,033.76x = 476,124,147.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,124,147.19/26,033.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,288.72

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