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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,037.72, 39,048.84 and 11,044.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,037.72, 39,048.84 and 11,044.62 is: 16,563.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,037.72 : 39,048.84 = 11,044.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,037.72/39,048.84 = 11,044.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,037.72x = 39,048.84 × 11,044.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,037.72x = 431,279,599.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,279,599.24/26,037.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,563.65

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