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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,099.54, 39,144.80 and 12,058.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,099.54, 39,144.80 and 12,058.42 is: 18,085.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,099.54 : 39,144.80 = 12,058.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,099.54/39,144.80 = 12,058.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,099.54x = 39,144.80 × 12,058.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,099.54x = 472,024,439.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,024,439.22/26,099.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,085.55

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