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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,040.03, 39,053.85 and 11,240.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,040.03, 39,053.85 and 11,240.85 is: 16,858.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,040.03 : 39,053.85 = 11,240.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,040.03/39,053.85 = 11,240.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,040.03x = 39,053.85 × 11,240.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,040.03x = 438,998,469.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,998,469.77/26,040.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,858.60

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