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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,049.25, 39,060.11 and 11,997.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,049.25, 39,060.11 and 11,997.01 is: 17,989.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,049.25 : 39,060.11 = 11,997.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,049.25/39,060.11 = 11,997.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,049.25x = 39,060.11 × 11,997.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,049.25x = 468,604,470.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,604,470.29/26,049.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,989.17

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