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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,033.64, 39,045.54 and 12,693.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,033.64, 39,045.54 and 12,693.26 is: 19,037.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,033.64 : 39,045.54 = 12,693.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,033.64/39,045.54 = 12,693.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,033.64x = 39,045.54 × 12,693.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,033.64x = 495,614,995.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,614,995.83/26,033.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,037.48

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