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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,173.04, 39,241 and 12,314.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,173.04, 39,241 and 12,314.48 is: 18,462.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,173.04 : 39,241 = 12,314.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,173.04/39,241 = 12,314.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,173.04x = 39,241 × 12,314.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,173.04x = 483,232,509.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,232,509.68/26,173.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,462.99

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