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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,069.52, 39,074.06 and 12,000.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,069.52, 39,074.06 and 12,000.02 is: 17,986.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,069.52 : 39,074.06 = 12,000.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,069.52/39,074.06 = 12,000.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,069.52x = 39,074.06 × 12,000.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,069.52x = 468,889,501.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,889,501.48/26,069.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,986.12

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