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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,083.78, 39,073.49 and 12,024.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,083.78, 39,073.49 and 12,024.58 is: 18,012.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,083.78 : 39,073.49 = 12,024.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,083.78/39,073.49 = 12,024.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,083.78x = 39,073.49 × 12,024.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,083.78x = 469,842,148.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,842,148.58/26,083.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,012.81

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