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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,011.76, 39,033.72 and 11,227.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,011.76, 39,033.72 and 11,227.28 is: 16,847.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,011.76 : 39,033.72 = 11,227.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,011.76/39,033.72 = 11,227.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,011.76x = 39,033.72 × 11,227.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,011.76x = 438,242,503.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,242,503.88/26,011.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,847.86

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