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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,189.82, 39,279.06 and 12,149.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,189.82, 39,279.06 and 12,149.28 is: 18,221.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,189.82 : 39,279.06 = 12,149.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,189.82/39,279.06 = 12,149.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,189.82x = 39,279.06 × 12,149.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,189.82x = 477,212,298.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,212,298.08/26,189.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,221.29

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