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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,059.59, 39,068.73 and 11,258.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,059.59, 39,068.73 and 11,258.19 is: 16,878.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,059.59 : 39,068.73 = 11,258.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,059.59/39,068.73 = 11,258.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,059.59x = 39,068.73 × 11,258.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,059.59x = 439,843,185.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,843,185.40/26,059.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,878.36

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