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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,009.07, 39,035.49 and 11,229.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,009.07, 39,035.49 and 11,229.24 is: 16,853.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,009.07 : 39,035.49 = 11,229.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,009.07/39,035.49 = 11,229.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,009.07x = 39,035.49 × 11,229.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,009.07x = 438,338,885.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,338,885.73/26,009.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,853.31

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