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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,147.04, 39,203.93 and 12,088.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,147.04, 39,203.93 and 12,088.28 is: 18,124.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,147.04 : 39,203.93 = 12,088.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,147.04/39,203.93 = 12,088.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,147.04x = 39,203.93 × 12,088.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,147.04x = 473,908,082.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,908,082.94/26,147.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,124.73

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