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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,132.06, 39,200.86 and 12,093.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,132.06, 39,200.86 and 12,093.34 is: 18,141.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,132.06 : 39,200.86 = 12,093.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,132.06/39,200.86 = 12,093.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,132.06x = 39,200.86 × 12,093.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,132.06x = 474,069,328.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,069,328.27/26,132.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,141.29

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