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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,058.63, 39,059.23 and 12,014.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,058.63, 39,059.23 and 12,014.67 is: 18,008.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,058.63 : 39,059.23 = 12,014.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,058.63/39,059.23 = 12,014.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,058.63x = 39,059.23 × 12,014.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,058.63x = 469,283,758.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,283,758.90/26,058.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,008.77

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