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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,059.60, 39,082.92 and 12,010.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,059.60, 39,082.92 and 12,010.96 is: 18,013.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,059.60 : 39,082.92 = 12,010.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,059.60/39,082.92 = 12,010.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,059.60x = 39,082.92 × 12,010.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,059.60x = 469,423,388.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,423,388.80/26,059.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,013.45

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