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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,007.26, 60,010.86 and 11,926.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,007.26, 60,010.86 and 11,926.60 is: 17,889.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,007.26 : 60,010.86 = 11,926.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,007.26/60,010.86 = 11,926.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,007.26x = 60,010.86 × 11,926.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,007.26x = 715,725,522.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,725,522.88/40,007.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,889.89

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