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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,227.56, 39,351.06 and 12,195.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,227.56, 39,351.06 and 12,195.12 is: 18,297.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,227.56 : 39,351.06 = 12,195.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,227.56/39,351.06 = 12,195.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,227.56x = 39,351.06 × 12,195.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,227.56x = 479,890,898.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,890,898.83/26,227.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,297.20

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