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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,089.14, 39,098.32 and 12,018.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,089.14, 39,098.32 and 12,018.22 is: 18,011.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,089.14 : 39,098.32 = 12,018.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,089.14/39,098.32 = 12,018.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,089.14x = 39,098.32 × 12,018.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,089.14x = 469,892,211.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,892,211.39/26,089.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,011.03

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