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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,079.27, 39,125.73 and 11,284.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,079.27, 39,125.73 and 11,284.72 is: 16,930.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,079.27 : 39,125.73 = 11,284.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,079.27/39,125.73 = 11,284.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,079.27x = 39,125.73 × 11,284.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,079.27x = 441,522,852.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,522,852.35/26,079.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,930.03

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