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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,075.24, 39,122.66 and 12,042

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,075.24, 39,122.66 and 12,042 is: 18,067.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,075.24 : 39,122.66 = 12,042 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,075.24/39,122.66 = 12,042/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,075.24x = 39,122.66 × 12,042
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,075.24x = 471,115,071.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,115,071.72/26,075.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,067.53

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