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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,041.56, 39,076.55 and 11,046.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,041.56, 39,076.55 and 11,046.35 is: 16,575.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,041.56 : 39,076.55 = 11,046.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,041.56/39,076.55 = 11,046.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,041.56x = 39,076.55 × 11,046.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,041.56x = 431,652,997.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,652,997.48/26,041.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,575.54

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