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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,166.29, 39,236.31 and 12,114.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,166.29, 39,236.31 and 12,114.26 is: 18,165.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,166.29 : 39,236.31 = 12,114.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,166.29/39,236.31 = 12,114.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,166.29x = 39,236.31 × 12,114.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,166.29x = 475,318,664.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,318,664.60/26,166.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,165.31

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