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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,127.73, 39,189.75 and 11,347.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,127.73, 39,189.75 and 11,347.24 is: 17,020.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,127.73 : 39,189.75 = 11,347.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,127.73/39,189.75 = 11,347.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,127.73x = 39,189.75 × 11,347.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,127.73x = 444,695,498.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,695,498.79/26,127.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,020.06

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