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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,082.93, 39,072.22 and 12,023.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,082.93, 39,072.22 and 12,023.73 is: 18,011.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,082.93 : 39,072.22 = 12,023.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,082.93/39,072.22 = 12,023.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,082.93x = 39,072.22 × 12,023.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,082.93x = 469,793,861.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,793,861.35/26,082.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,011.54

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