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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,054.52, 39,063.22 and 12,195.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,054.52, 39,063.22 and 12,195.96 is: 18,285.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,054.52 : 39,063.22 = 12,195.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,054.52/39,063.22 = 12,195.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,054.52x = 39,063.22 × 12,195.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,054.52x = 476,413,468.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,413,468.59/26,054.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,285.25

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