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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,095.36, 39,147.72 and 12,244

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,095.36, 39,147.72 and 12,244 is: 18,368.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,095.36 : 39,147.72 = 12,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,095.36/39,147.72 = 12,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,095.36x = 39,147.72 × 12,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,095.36x = 479,324,683.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,324,683.68/26,095.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,368.20

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