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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,031, 39,042.18 and 11,247.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,031, 39,042.18 and 11,247.96 is: 16,870.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,031 : 39,042.18 = 11,247.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,031/39,042.18 = 11,247.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,031x = 39,042.18 × 11,247.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,031x = 439,144,878.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,144,878.95/26,031
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,870.07

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