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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,254.22, 39,353.58 and 12,908.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,254.22, 39,353.58 and 12,908.66 is: 19,349.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,254.22 : 39,353.58 = 12,908.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,254.22/39,353.58 = 12,908.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,254.22x = 39,353.58 × 12,908.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,254.22x = 508,001,787.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,001,787.23/26,254.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,349.34

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