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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,112.06, 39,181.59 and 12,964.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,112.06, 39,181.59 and 12,964.14 is: 19,452.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,112.06 : 39,181.59 = 12,964.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,112.06/39,181.59 = 12,964.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,112.06x = 39,181.59 × 12,964.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,112.06x = 507,955,618.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,955,618.18/26,112.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,452.91

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