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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,008.26, 38,995.98 and 11,007.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,008.26, 38,995.98 and 11,007.60 is: 16,504.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,008.26 : 38,995.98 = 11,007.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,008.26/38,995.98 = 11,007.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,008.26x = 38,995.98 × 11,007.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,008.26x = 429,252,149.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,252,149.45/26,008.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,504.45

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