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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,095.52, 39,124.72 and 12,236.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,095.52, 39,124.72 and 12,236.96 is: 18,346.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,095.52 : 39,124.72 = 12,236.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,095.52/39,124.72 = 12,236.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,095.52x = 39,124.72 × 12,236.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,095.52x = 478,767,633.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,767,633.65/26,095.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,346.74

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