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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,196.93, 39,260.35 and 12,849.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,196.93, 39,260.35 and 12,849.52 is: 19,257.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,196.93 : 39,260.35 = 12,849.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,196.93/39,260.35 = 12,849.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,196.93x = 39,260.35 × 12,849.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,196.93x = 504,476,570.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,476,570.44/26,196.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,257.08

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