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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,058.60, 39,081.42 and 12,009.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,058.60, 39,081.42 and 12,009.96 is: 18,011.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,058.60 : 39,081.42 = 12,009.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,058.60/39,081.42 = 12,009.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,058.60x = 39,081.42 × 12,009.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,058.60x = 469,366,290.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,366,290.94/26,058.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,011.95

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