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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,111.13, 39,114.41 and 12,052.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,111.13, 39,114.41 and 12,052.14 is: 18,054.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,111.13 : 39,114.41 = 12,052.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,111.13/39,114.41 = 12,052.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,111.13x = 39,114.41 × 12,052.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,111.13x = 471,412,285.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,412,285.08/26,111.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,054.07

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