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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,082.65, 39,071.80 and 12,023.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,082.65, 39,071.80 and 12,023.45 is: 18,011.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,082.65 : 39,071.80 = 12,023.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,082.65/39,071.80 = 12,023.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,082.65x = 39,071.80 × 12,023.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,082.65x = 469,777,799.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,777,799.90/26,082.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,011.12

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