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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,059.47, 39,081.69 and 12,724.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,059.47, 39,081.69 and 12,724.24 is: 19,082.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,059.47 : 39,081.69 = 12,724.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,059.47/39,081.69 = 12,724.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,059.47x = 39,081.69 × 12,724.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,059.47x = 497,284,778.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,284,778.74/26,059.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,082.69

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