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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,029.74, 39,039.68 and 12,689.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,029.74, 39,039.68 and 12,689.34 is: 19,031.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,029.74 : 39,039.68 = 12,689.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,029.74/39,039.68 = 12,689.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,029.74x = 39,039.68 × 12,689.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,029.74x = 495,387,773.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,387,773.01/26,029.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,031.61

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