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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,027.08, 39,062.52 and 11,247.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,027.08, 39,062.52 and 11,247.20 is: 16,880.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,027.08 : 39,062.52 = 11,247.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,027.08/39,062.52 = 11,247.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,027.08x = 39,062.52 × 11,247.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,027.08x = 439,343,974.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,343,974.94/26,027.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,880.26

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