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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,067.52, 39,071.06 and 11,998.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,067.52, 39,071.06 and 11,998.02 is: 17,983.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,067.52 : 39,071.06 = 11,998.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,067.52/39,071.06 = 11,998.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,067.52x = 39,071.06 × 11,998.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,067.52x = 468,775,490.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,775,490.82/26,067.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,983.12

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