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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,047.16, 39,069.12 and 11,245.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,047.16, 39,069.12 and 11,245.68 is: 16,867.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,047.16 : 39,069.12 = 11,245.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,047.16/39,069.12 = 11,245.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,047.16x = 39,069.12 × 11,245.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,047.16x = 439,358,821.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,358,821.40/26,047.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,867.82

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