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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,023.61, 39,003.96 and 12,676.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,023.61, 39,003.96 and 12,676.59 is: 18,999.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,023.61 : 39,003.96 = 12,676.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,023.61/39,003.96 = 12,676.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,023.61x = 39,003.96 × 12,676.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,023.61x = 494,437,209.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,437,209.30/26,023.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,999.57

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