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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,048.22, 39,029.61 and 11,043.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,048.22, 39,029.61 and 11,043.35 is: 16,546.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,048.22 : 39,029.61 = 11,043.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,048.22/39,029.61 = 11,043.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,048.22x = 39,029.61 × 11,043.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,048.22x = 431,017,448.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,017,448.45/26,048.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,546.91

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