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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,095.68, 39,143.48 and 12,957.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,095.68, 39,143.48 and 12,957.26 is: 19,435.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,095.68 : 39,143.48 = 12,957.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,095.68/39,143.48 = 12,957.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,095.68x = 39,143.48 × 12,957.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,095.68x = 507,191,987.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,191,987.16/26,095.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,435.86

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