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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,125.48, 39,194.84 and 12,095.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,125.48, 39,194.84 and 12,095.64 is: 18,146.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,125.48 : 39,194.84 = 12,095.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,125.48/39,194.84 = 12,095.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,125.48x = 39,194.84 × 12,095.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,125.48x = 474,086,674.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,086,674.50/26,125.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,146.52

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