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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,060.59, 39,070.23 and 11,259.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,060.59, 39,070.23 and 11,259.19 is: 16,879.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,060.59 : 39,070.23 = 11,259.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,060.59/39,070.23 = 11,259.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,060.59x = 39,070.23 × 11,259.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,060.59x = 439,899,142.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,899,142.91/26,060.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,879.86

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