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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,197.56, 39,258.27 and 12,161.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,197.56, 39,258.27 and 12,161.88 is: 18,225.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,197.56 : 39,258.27 = 12,161.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,197.56/39,258.27 = 12,161.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,197.56x = 39,258.27 × 12,161.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,197.56x = 477,454,368.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,454,368.75/26,197.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,225.15

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