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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,041.03, 39,055.35 and 11,241.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,041.03, 39,055.35 and 11,241.85 is: 16,860.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,041.03 : 39,055.35 = 11,241.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,041.03/39,055.35 = 11,241.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,041.03x = 39,055.35 × 11,241.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,041.03x = 439,054,386.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,054,386.40/26,041.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,860.10

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