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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,029.08, 39,037.77 and 11,975.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,029.08, 39,037.77 and 11,975.61 is: 17,960.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,029.08 : 39,037.77 = 11,975.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,029.08/39,037.77 = 11,975.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,029.08x = 39,037.77 × 11,975.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,029.08x = 467,501,108.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,501,108.79/26,029.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,960.72

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