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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,136.97, 39,209.85 and 12,091.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,136.97, 39,209.85 and 12,091.26 is: 18,138.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,136.97 : 39,209.85 = 12,091.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,136.97/39,209.85 = 12,091.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,136.97x = 39,209.85 × 12,091.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,136.97x = 474,096,490.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,096,490.91/26,136.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,138.92

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