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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,034.77, 39,045.98 and 11,235.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,034.77, 39,045.98 and 11,235.60 is: 16,850.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,034.77 : 39,045.98 = 11,235.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,034.77/39,045.98 = 11,235.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,034.77x = 39,045.98 × 11,235.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,034.77x = 438,704,956.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,704,956.71/26,034.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,850.74

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