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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,073.58, 39,105.96 and 12,033.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,073.58, 39,105.96 and 12,033.04 is: 18,047.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,073.58 : 39,105.96 = 12,033.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,073.58/39,105.96 = 12,033.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,073.58x = 39,105.96 × 12,033.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,073.58x = 470,563,580.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,563,580.92/26,073.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,047.52

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