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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,033.27, 39,044.99 and 12,692.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,033.27, 39,044.99 and 12,692.87 is: 19,036.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,033.27 : 39,044.99 = 12,692.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,033.27/39,044.99 = 12,692.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,033.27x = 39,044.99 × 12,692.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,033.27x = 495,592,723.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,592,723.53/26,033.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,036.90

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