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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,091.93, 39,105.82 and 12,032.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,091.93, 39,105.82 and 12,032.44 is: 18,033.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,091.93 : 39,105.82 = 12,032.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,091.93/39,105.82 = 12,032.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,091.93x = 39,105.82 × 12,032.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,091.93x = 470,538,304.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,538,304.96/26,091.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,033.86

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