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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,095.68, 39,143.46 and 12,957.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,095.68, 39,143.46 and 12,957.24 is: 19,435.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,095.68 : 39,143.46 = 12,957.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,095.68/39,143.46 = 12,957.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,095.68x = 39,143.46 × 12,957.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,095.68x = 507,191,205.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,191,205.65/26,095.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,435.83

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