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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,108.67, 39,110.33 and 12,049.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,108.67, 39,110.33 and 12,049.16 is: 18,049.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,108.67 : 39,110.33 = 12,049.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,108.67/39,110.33 = 12,049.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,108.67x = 39,110.33 × 12,049.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,108.67x = 471,246,368.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,246,368.03/26,108.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,049.42

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