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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,043.89, 39,034.46 and 11,984.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,043.89, 39,034.46 and 11,984.51 is: 17,962.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,043.89 : 39,034.46 = 11,984.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,043.89/39,034.46 = 11,984.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,043.89x = 39,034.46 × 11,984.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,043.89x = 467,808,621.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,808,621.12/26,043.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,962.32

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