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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,348.40, 39,525.93 and 12,113.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,348.40, 39,525.93 and 12,113.46 is: 18,171.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,348.40 : 39,525.93 = 12,113.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,348.40/39,525.93 = 12,113.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,348.40x = 39,525.93 × 12,113.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,348.40x = 478,795,772.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,795,772.02/26,348.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,171.72

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