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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,068.05, 39,102.08 and 12,946.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,068.05, 39,102.08 and 12,946.05 is: 19,419.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,068.05 : 39,102.08 = 12,946.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,068.05/39,102.08 = 12,946.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,068.05x = 39,102.08 × 12,946.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,068.05x = 506,217,418.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,217,418.05/26,068.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,419.08

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