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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,226.69, 39,349.75 and 12,194.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,226.69, 39,349.75 and 12,194.25 is: 18,295.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,226.69 : 39,349.75 = 12,194.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,226.69/39,349.75 = 12,194.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,226.69x = 39,349.75 × 12,194.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,226.69x = 479,840,688.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,840,688.94/26,226.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,295.89

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