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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,063.64, 39,087.77 and 11,268.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,063.64, 39,087.77 and 11,268.99 is: 16,900.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,063.64 : 39,087.77 = 11,268.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,063.64/39,087.77 = 11,268.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,063.64x = 39,087.77 × 11,268.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,063.64x = 440,479,632.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,479,632.91/26,063.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,900.16

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