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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,198.93, 39,263.35 and 12,851.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,198.93, 39,263.35 and 12,851.52 is: 19,260.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,198.93 : 39,263.35 = 12,851.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,198.93/39,263.35 = 12,851.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,198.93x = 39,263.35 × 12,851.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,198.93x = 504,593,727.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,593,727.79/26,198.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,260.09

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