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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,050.07, 39,022.77 and 11,990.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,050.07, 39,022.77 and 11,990.45 is: 17,961.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,050.07 : 39,022.77 = 11,990.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,050.07/39,022.77 = 11,990.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,050.07x = 39,022.77 × 11,990.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,050.07x = 467,900,572.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,900,572.55/26,050.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,961.59

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