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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,063.74, 39,065.36 and 11,994.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,063.74, 39,065.36 and 11,994.23 is: 17,977.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,063.74 : 39,065.36 = 11,994.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,063.74/39,065.36 = 11,994.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,063.74x = 39,065.36 × 11,994.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,063.74x = 468,558,832.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,558,832.02/26,063.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,977.42

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