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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,173.08, 39,219.30 and 12,124.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,173.08, 39,219.30 and 12,124.44 is: 18,167.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,173.08 : 39,219.30 = 12,124.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,173.08/39,219.30 = 12,124.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,173.08x = 39,219.30 × 12,124.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,173.08x = 475,512,049.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,512,049.69/26,173.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,167.98

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