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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,044.43, 39,049.22 and 11,985.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,044.43, 39,049.22 and 11,985.44 is: 17,970.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,044.43 : 39,049.22 = 11,985.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,044.43/39,049.22 = 11,985.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,044.43x = 39,049.22 × 11,985.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,044.43x = 468,021,828.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,021,828.18/26,044.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,970.13

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