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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,174.22, 39,265.65 and 12,315.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,174.22, 39,265.65 and 12,315.66 is: 18,475.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,174.22 : 39,265.65 = 12,315.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,174.22/39,265.65 = 12,315.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,174.22x = 39,265.65 × 12,315.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,174.22x = 483,582,395.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,582,395.08/26,174.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,475.52

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