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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,014.88, 39,044.19 and 11,235.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,014.88, 39,044.19 and 11,235.08 is: 16,862.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,014.88 : 39,044.19 = 11,235.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,014.88/39,044.19 = 11,235.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,014.88x = 39,044.19 × 11,235.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,014.88x = 438,664,737.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,664,737.93/26,014.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,862.07

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