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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,032.76, 39,064.76 and 11,241.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,032.76, 39,064.76 and 11,241.68 is: 16,869.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,032.76 : 39,064.76 = 11,241.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,032.76/39,064.76 = 11,241.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,032.76x = 39,064.76 × 11,241.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,032.76x = 439,153,385.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,153,385.06/26,032.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,869.26

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