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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,101.74, 39,157.92 and 11,108.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,101.74, 39,157.92 and 11,108.82 is: 16,665.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,101.74 : 39,157.92 = 11,108.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,101.74/39,157.92 = 11,108.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,101.74x = 39,157.92 × 11,108.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,101.74x = 434,998,284.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,998,284.85/26,101.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,665.49

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