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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,068.17, 39,070.83 and 12,008.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,068.17, 39,070.83 and 12,008.97 is: 17,998.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,068.17 : 39,070.83 = 12,008.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,068.17/39,070.83 = 12,008.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,068.17x = 39,070.83 × 12,008.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,068.17x = 469,200,425.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,200,425.35/26,068.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,998.98

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