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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,045.73, 39,016.49 and 11,986.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,045.73, 39,016.49 and 11,986.49 is: 17,955.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,045.73 : 39,016.49 = 11,986.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,045.73/39,016.49 = 11,986.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,045.73x = 39,016.49 × 11,986.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,045.73x = 467,670,804.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,670,804.83/26,045.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,955.76

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