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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,159.04, 39,185.96 and 12,099.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,159.04, 39,185.96 and 12,099.33 is: 18,124.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,159.04 : 39,185.96 = 12,099.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,159.04/39,185.96 = 12,099.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,159.04x = 39,185.96 × 12,099.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,159.04x = 474,123,800.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,123,800.91/26,159.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,124.66

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