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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,093.36, 39,144.72 and 12,242

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,093.36, 39,144.72 and 12,242 is: 18,365.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,093.36 : 39,144.72 = 12,242 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,093.36/39,144.72 = 12,242/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,093.36x = 39,144.72 × 12,242
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,093.36x = 479,209,662.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,209,662.24/26,093.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,365.20

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