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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,042.93, 39,078.62 and 11,047.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,042.93, 39,078.62 and 11,047.74 is: 16,577.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,042.93 : 39,078.62 = 11,047.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,042.93/39,078.62 = 11,047.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,042.93x = 39,078.62 × 11,047.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,042.93x = 431,730,335.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,730,335.11/26,042.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,577.64

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