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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,074.67, 39,080.58 and 12,015.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,074.67, 39,080.58 and 12,015.44 is: 18,008.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,074.67 : 39,080.58 = 12,015.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,074.67/39,080.58 = 12,015.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,074.67x = 39,080.58 × 12,015.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,074.67x = 469,570,364.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,570,364.16/26,074.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,008.68

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