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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,068.25, 39,107.86 and 11,279.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,068.25, 39,107.86 and 11,279.27 is: 16,921.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,068.25 : 39,107.86 = 11,279.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,068.25/39,107.86 = 11,279.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,068.25x = 39,107.86 × 11,279.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,068.25x = 441,108,181.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,108,181.63/26,068.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,921.28

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