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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,110.24, 39,153.36 and 12,958

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,110.24, 39,153.36 and 12,958 is: 19,431.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,110.24 : 39,153.36 = 12,958 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,110.24/39,153.36 = 12,958/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,110.24x = 39,153.36 × 12,958
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,110.24x = 507,349,238.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,349,238.88/26,110.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,431.04

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