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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,002.57, 39,011.69 and 11,001.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,002.57, 39,011.69 and 11,001.98 is: 16,506.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,002.57 : 39,011.69 = 11,001.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,002.57/39,011.69 = 11,001.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,002.57x = 39,011.69 × 11,001.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,002.57x = 429,205,583.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,205,583.08/26,002.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,506.28

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