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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,026.09, 39,033.29 and 11,972.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,026.09, 39,033.29 and 11,972.62 is: 17,956.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,026.09 : 39,033.29 = 11,972.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,026.09/39,033.29 = 11,972.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,026.09x = 39,033.29 × 11,972.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,026.09x = 467,330,553.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,330,553.35/26,026.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,956.24

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