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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,069.94, 39,114.69 and 12,036.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,069.94, 39,114.69 and 12,036.69 is: 18,059.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,069.94 : 39,114.69 = 12,036.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,069.94/39,114.69 = 12,036.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,069.94x = 39,114.69 × 12,036.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,069.94x = 470,811,397.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,811,397.98/26,069.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,059.55

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