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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,069.17, 39,072.33 and 12,009.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,069.17, 39,072.33 and 12,009.97 is: 18,000.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,069.17 : 39,072.33 = 12,009.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,069.17/39,072.33 = 12,009.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,069.17x = 39,072.33 × 12,009.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,069.17x = 469,257,511.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,257,511.13/26,069.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,000.48

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