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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,124.56, 39,192.60 and 12,266

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,124.56, 39,192.60 and 12,266 is: 18,401.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,124.56 : 39,192.60 = 12,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,124.56/39,192.60 = 12,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,124.56x = 39,192.60 × 12,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,124.56x = 480,736,431.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,736,431.60/26,124.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,401.70

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