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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,161.04, 39,188.96 and 12,101.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,161.04, 39,188.96 and 12,101.34 is: 18,127.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,161.04 : 39,188.96 = 12,101.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,161.04/39,188.96 = 12,101.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,161.04x = 39,188.96 × 12,101.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,161.04x = 474,238,929.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,238,929.21/26,161.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,127.68

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