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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,196.56, 39,263.45 and 12,137.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,196.56, 39,263.45 and 12,137.52 is: 18,191.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,196.56 : 39,263.45 = 12,137.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,196.56/39,263.45 = 12,137.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,196.56x = 39,263.45 × 12,137.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,196.56x = 476,560,848.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,560,848.96/26,196.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,191.74

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