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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,014.98, 39,034.32 and 11,026.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,014.98, 39,034.32 and 11,026.20 is: 16,544.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,014.98 : 39,034.32 = 11,026.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,014.98/39,034.32 = 11,026.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,014.98x = 39,034.32 × 11,026.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,014.98x = 430,400,219.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,400,219.18/26,014.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,544.32

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