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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,005.08, 39,029.48 and 11,225.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,005.08, 39,029.48 and 11,225.22 is: 16,847.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,005.08 : 39,029.48 = 11,225.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,005.08/39,029.48 = 11,225.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,005.08x = 39,029.48 × 11,225.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,005.08x = 438,114,499.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,114,499.49/26,005.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,847.27

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