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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,053.52, 39,061.72 and 12,194.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,053.52, 39,061.72 and 12,194.96 is: 18,283.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,053.52 : 39,061.72 = 12,194.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,053.52/39,061.72 = 12,194.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,053.52x = 39,061.72 × 12,194.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,053.52x = 476,356,112.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,356,112.93/26,053.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,283.75

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