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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,241.14, 39,376.95 and 11,042.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,241.14, 39,376.95 and 11,042.58 is: 16,570.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,241.14 : 39,376.95 = 11,042.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,241.14/39,376.95 = 11,042.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,241.14x = 39,376.95 × 11,042.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,241.14x = 434,823,152.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,823,152.95/26,241.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,570.29

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