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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,010.11, 38,996.54 and 11,018.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,010.11, 38,996.54 and 11,018.24 is: 16,519.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,010.11 : 38,996.54 = 11,018.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,010.11/38,996.54 = 11,018.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,010.11x = 38,996.54 × 11,018.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,010.11x = 429,673,181.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,673,181.80/26,010.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,519.47

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