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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,049.09, 39,055.84 and 12,533.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,049.09, 39,055.84 and 12,533.12 is: 18,791.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,049.09 : 39,055.84 = 12,533.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,049.09/39,055.84 = 12,533.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,049.09x = 39,055.84 × 12,533.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,049.09x = 489,491,466.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,491,466.76/26,049.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,791.12

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