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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,197.93, 39,261.85 and 12,850.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,197.93, 39,261.85 and 12,850.52 is: 19,258.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,197.93 : 39,261.85 = 12,850.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,197.93/39,261.85 = 12,850.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,197.93x = 39,261.85 × 12,850.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,197.93x = 504,535,188.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,535,188.66/26,197.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,258.59

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