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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,054.28, 39,093.09 and 12,006.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,054.28, 39,093.09 and 12,006.78 is: 18,015.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,054.28 : 39,093.09 = 12,006.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,054.28/39,093.09 = 12,006.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,054.28x = 39,093.09 × 12,006.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,054.28x = 469,382,131.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,382,131.15/26,054.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,015.55

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