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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,095.42, 39,149.55 and 12,065.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,095.42, 39,149.55 and 12,065.21 is: 18,100.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,095.42 : 39,149.55 = 12,065.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,095.42/39,149.55 = 12,065.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,095.42x = 39,149.55 × 12,065.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,095.42x = 472,347,346.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,347,346.41/26,095.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,100.78

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