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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,086.61, 39,125.37 and 12,045.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,086.61, 39,125.37 and 12,045.44 is: 18,066.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,086.61 : 39,125.37 = 12,045.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,086.61/39,125.37 = 12,045.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,086.61x = 39,125.37 × 12,045.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,086.61x = 471,282,296.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,282,296.81/26,086.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,066.06

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