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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,063.67, 39,064.08 and 12,004.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,063.67, 39,064.08 and 12,004.47 is: 17,992.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,063.67 : 39,064.08 = 12,004.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,063.67/39,064.08 = 12,004.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,063.67x = 39,064.08 × 12,004.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,063.67x = 468,943,576.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,943,576.44/26,063.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,992.23

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