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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,052.99, 39,051.24 and 12,710.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,052.99, 39,051.24 and 12,710.79 is: 19,052.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,052.99 : 39,051.24 = 12,710.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,052.99/39,051.24 = 12,710.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,052.99x = 39,051.24 × 12,710.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,052.99x = 496,372,110.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,372,110.88/26,052.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,052.40

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