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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,113.20, 39,176.28 and 12,246

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,113.20, 39,176.28 and 12,246 is: 18,372.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,113.20 : 39,176.28 = 12,246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,113.20/39,176.28 = 12,246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,113.20x = 39,176.28 × 12,246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,113.20x = 479,752,724.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,752,724.88/26,113.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,372.04

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