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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,176.08, 39,223.80 and 12,127.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,176.08, 39,223.80 and 12,127.44 is: 18,172.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,176.08 : 39,223.80 = 12,127.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,176.08/39,223.80 = 12,127.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,176.08x = 39,223.80 × 12,127.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,176.08x = 475,684,281.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,684,281.07/26,176.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,172.48

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