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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,116.42, 39,176.52 and 12,955.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,116.42, 39,176.52 and 12,955.54 is: 19,434.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,116.42 : 39,176.52 = 12,955.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,116.42/39,176.52 = 12,955.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,116.42x = 39,176.52 × 12,955.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,116.42x = 507,552,971.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,552,971.92/26,116.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,434.25

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