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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,036.88, 39,041.86 and 12,710.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,036.88, 39,041.86 and 12,710.49 is: 19,059.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,036.88 : 39,041.86 = 12,710.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,036.88/39,041.86 = 12,710.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,036.88x = 39,041.86 × 12,710.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,036.88x = 496,241,364.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,241,364.05/26,036.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,059.17

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