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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,093.58, 39,104.98 and 12,022.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,093.58, 39,104.98 and 12,022.66 is: 18,017.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,093.58 : 39,104.98 = 12,022.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,093.58/39,104.98 = 12,022.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,093.58x = 39,104.98 × 12,022.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,093.58x = 470,145,897.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,145,897.67/26,093.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,017.69

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