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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,041.65, 39,010.22 and 11,982.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,041.65, 39,010.22 and 11,982.09 is: 17,949.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,041.65 : 39,010.22 = 11,982.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,041.65/39,010.22 = 11,982.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,041.65x = 39,010.22 × 11,982.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,041.65x = 467,423,771.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,423,771.91/26,041.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,949.09

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