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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,066.86, 39,068.94 and 12,007.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,066.86, 39,068.94 and 12,007.56 is: 17,996.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,066.86 : 39,068.94 = 12,007.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,066.86/39,068.94 = 12,007.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,066.86x = 39,068.94 × 12,007.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,066.86x = 469,122,641.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,122,641.19/26,066.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,996.90

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