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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,007.57, 39,033.27 and 11,227.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,007.57, 39,033.27 and 11,227.68 is: 16,850.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,007.57 : 39,033.27 = 11,227.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,007.57/39,033.27 = 11,227.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,007.57x = 39,033.27 × 11,227.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,007.57x = 438,253,064.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,253,064.91/26,007.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,850.98

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