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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,264.57, 39,404.14 and 11,073.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,264.57, 39,404.14 and 11,073.83 is: 16,613.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,264.57 : 39,404.14 = 11,073.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,264.57/39,404.14 = 11,073.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,264.57x = 39,404.14 × 11,073.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,264.57x = 436,354,522.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,354,522.95/26,264.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,613.81

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