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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,085.28, 39,075.73 and 12,026.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,085.28, 39,075.73 and 12,026.08 is: 18,015.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,085.28 : 39,075.73 = 12,026.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,085.28/39,075.73 = 12,026.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,085.28x = 39,075.73 × 12,026.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,085.28x = 469,927,855.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,927,855.04/26,085.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,015.06

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