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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,022.71, 39,006.11 and 11,238.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,022.71, 39,006.11 and 11,238.59 is: 16,845.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,022.71 : 39,006.11 = 11,238.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,022.71/39,006.11 = 11,238.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,022.71x = 39,006.11 × 11,238.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,022.71x = 438,373,803.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,373,803.40/26,022.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,845.82

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