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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,045.42, 39,063.18 and 12,705.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,045.42, 39,063.18 and 12,705.02 is: 19,055.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,045.42 : 39,063.18 = 12,705.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,045.42/39,063.18 = 12,705.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,045.42x = 39,063.18 × 12,705.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,045.42x = 496,298,483.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,298,483.16/26,045.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,055.12

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