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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,179.24, 39,275.34 and 12,325

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,179.24, 39,275.34 and 12,325 is: 18,490.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,179.24 : 39,275.34 = 12,325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,179.24/39,275.34 = 12,325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,179.24x = 39,275.34 × 12,325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,179.24x = 484,068,565.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,068,565.50/26,179.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,490.55

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