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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,092.89, 39,109.17 and 12,023.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,092.89, 39,109.17 and 12,023.49 is: 18,021.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,092.89 : 39,109.17 = 12,023.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,092.89/39,109.17 = 12,023.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,092.89x = 39,109.17 × 12,023.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,092.89x = 470,228,714.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,228,714.40/26,092.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,021.34

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