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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,003.07, 39,026.48 and 11,223.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,003.07, 39,026.48 and 11,223.23 is: 16,844.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,003.07 : 39,026.48 = 11,223.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,003.07/39,026.48 = 11,223.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,003.07x = 39,026.48 × 11,223.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,003.07x = 438,002,909.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,002,909.88/26,003.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,844.28

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