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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,096.68, 39,144.97 and 12,958.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,096.68, 39,144.97 and 12,958.26 is: 19,437.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,096.68 : 39,144.97 = 12,958.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,096.68/39,144.97 = 12,958.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,096.68x = 39,144.97 × 12,958.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,096.68x = 507,250,698.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,250,698.95/26,096.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,437.37

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