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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,084.61, 39,122.37 and 12,043.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,084.61, 39,122.37 and 12,043.44 is: 18,063.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,084.61 : 39,122.37 = 12,043.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,084.61/39,122.37 = 12,043.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,084.61x = 39,122.37 × 12,043.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,084.61x = 471,167,915.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,167,915.75/26,084.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,063.06

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