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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,096.89, 39,115.17 and 12,027.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,096.89, 39,115.17 and 12,027.49 is: 18,027.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,096.89 : 39,115.17 = 12,027.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,096.89/39,115.17 = 12,027.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,096.89x = 39,115.17 × 12,027.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,096.89x = 470,457,316.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,457,316.02/26,096.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,027.33

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