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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,007.29, 39,010.95 and 12,868.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,007.29, 39,010.95 and 12,868.91 is: 19,303.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,007.29 : 39,010.95 = 12,868.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,007.29/39,010.95 = 12,868.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,007.29x = 39,010.95 × 12,868.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,007.29x = 502,028,209.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,028,209.51/26,007.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,303.37

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