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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,008.47, 38,982.90 and 12,688.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,008.47, 38,982.90 and 12,688.41 is: 19,018.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,008.47 : 38,982.90 = 12,688.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,008.47/38,982.90 = 12,688.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,008.47x = 38,982.90 × 12,688.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,008.47x = 494,631,018.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,631,018.19/26,008.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,018.07

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