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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,035.52, 39,034.72 and 12,176.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,035.52, 39,034.72 and 12,176.96 is: 18,256.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,035.52 : 39,034.72 = 12,176.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,035.52/39,034.72 = 12,176.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,035.52x = 39,034.72 × 12,176.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,035.52x = 475,324,224.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,324,224.05/26,035.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,256.76

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