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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,382.06, 39,579.56 and 12,143.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,382.06, 39,579.56 and 12,143.88 is: 18,218.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,382.06 : 39,579.56 = 12,143.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,382.06/39,579.56 = 12,143.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,382.06x = 39,579.56 × 12,143.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,382.06x = 480,649,427.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,649,427.09/26,382.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,218.80

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