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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,173.55, 39,247.18 and 12,121.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,173.55, 39,247.18 and 12,121.49 is: 18,176.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,173.55 : 39,247.18 = 12,121.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,173.55/39,247.18 = 12,121.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,173.55x = 39,247.18 × 12,121.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,173.55x = 475,734,299.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,734,299.90/26,173.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,176.15

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