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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,017.61, 38,989.05 and 12,854.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,017.61, 38,989.05 and 12,854.60 is: 19,263.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,017.61 : 38,989.05 = 12,854.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,017.61/38,989.05 = 12,854.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,017.61x = 38,989.05 × 12,854.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,017.61x = 501,188,545.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,188,545.19/26,017.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,263.44

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