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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,044.64, 39,014.72 and 11,985.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,044.64, 39,014.72 and 11,985.08 is: 17,953.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,044.64 : 39,014.72 = 11,985.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,044.64/39,014.72 = 11,985.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,044.64x = 39,014.72 × 11,985.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,044.64x = 467,594,540.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,594,540.38/26,044.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,953.58

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