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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,059.08, 39,091.56 and 12,019.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,059.08, 39,091.56 and 12,019.68 is: 18,030.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,059.08 : 39,091.56 = 12,019.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,059.08/39,091.56 = 12,019.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,059.08x = 39,091.56 × 12,019.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,059.08x = 469,868,041.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,868,041.90/26,059.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,030.88

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