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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,036.76, 39,055.14 and 12,195.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,036.76, 39,055.14 and 12,195.48 is: 18,293.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,036.76 : 39,055.14 = 12,195.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,036.76/39,055.14 = 12,195.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,036.76x = 39,055.14 × 12,195.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,036.76x = 476,296,178.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,296,178.77/26,036.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,293.22

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