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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,131.68, 39,145.68 and 12,290.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,131.68, 39,145.68 and 12,290.40 is: 18,411.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,131.68 : 39,145.68 = 12,290.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,131.68/39,145.68 = 12,290.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,131.68x = 39,145.68 × 12,290.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,131.68x = 481,116,065.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,116,065.47/26,131.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,411.22

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