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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,064.93, 39,068.24 and 11,251.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,064.93, 39,068.24 and 11,251.65 is: 16,864.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,064.93 : 39,068.24 = 11,251.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,064.93/39,068.24 = 11,251.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,064.93x = 39,068.24 × 11,251.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,064.93x = 439,582,106.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,582,106.34/26,064.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,864.89

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