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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,122.04, 39,189.69 and 12,092.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,122.04, 39,189.69 and 12,092.18 is: 18,141.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,122.04 : 39,189.69 = 12,092.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,122.04/39,189.69 = 12,092.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,122.04x = 39,189.69 × 12,092.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,122.04x = 473,888,785.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,888,785.62/26,122.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,141.34

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