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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,057.60, 39,066.95 and 12,203.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,057.60, 39,066.95 and 12,203.36 is: 18,295.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,057.60 : 39,066.95 = 12,203.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,057.60/39,066.95 = 12,203.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,057.60x = 39,066.95 × 12,203.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,057.60x = 476,747,798.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,747,798.60/26,057.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,295.92

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