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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,094.36, 39,147.51 and 11,305.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,094.36, 39,147.51 and 11,305.74 is: 16,961.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,094.36 : 39,147.51 = 11,305.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,094.36/39,147.51 = 11,305.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,094.36x = 39,147.51 × 11,305.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,094.36x = 442,591,569.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,591,569.71/26,094.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,961.20

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