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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,193.46, 39,262.68 and 12,847.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,193.46, 39,262.68 and 12,847.98 is: 19,258.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,193.46 : 39,262.68 = 12,847.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,193.46/39,262.68 = 12,847.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,193.46x = 39,262.68 × 12,847.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,193.46x = 504,446,150.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,446,150.80/26,193.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,258.47

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