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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,099.79, 39,151.06 and 12,072.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,099.79, 39,151.06 and 12,072.92 is: 18,110.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,099.79 : 39,151.06 = 12,072.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,099.79/39,151.06 = 12,072.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,099.79x = 39,151.06 × 12,072.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,099.79x = 472,667,554.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,667,554.93/26,099.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,110.01

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