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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,030.82, 39,068.10 and 11,251.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,030.82, 39,068.10 and 11,251.02 is: 16,885.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,030.82 : 39,068.10 = 11,251.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,030.82/39,068.10 = 11,251.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,030.82x = 39,068.10 × 11,251.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,030.82x = 439,555,974.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,555,974.46/26,030.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,885.98

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