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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,073.67, 39,079.08 and 12,014.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,073.67, 39,079.08 and 12,014.44 is: 18,007.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,073.67 : 39,079.08 = 12,014.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,073.67/39,079.08 = 12,014.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,073.67x = 39,079.08 × 12,014.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,073.67x = 469,513,261.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,513,261.92/26,073.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,007.18

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