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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,034.24, 39,041.40 and 11,241.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,034.24, 39,041.40 and 11,241.96 is: 16,858.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,034.24 : 39,041.40 = 11,241.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,034.24/39,041.40 = 11,241.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,034.24x = 39,041.40 × 11,241.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,034.24x = 438,901,857.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,901,857.14/26,034.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,858.64

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