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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,028, 39,037.68 and 11,244.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,028, 39,037.68 and 11,244.96 is: 16,865.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,028 : 39,037.68 = 11,244.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,028/39,037.68 = 11,244.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,028x = 39,037.68 × 11,244.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,028x = 438,977,150.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,977,150.09/26,028
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,865.57

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