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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,218.68, 39,340.08 and 12,169.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,218.68, 39,340.08 and 12,169.68 is: 18,260.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,218.68 : 39,340.08 = 12,169.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,218.68/39,340.08 = 12,169.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,218.68x = 39,340.08 × 12,169.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,218.68x = 478,756,184.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,756,184.77/26,218.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,260.12

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