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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,140.51, 39,188.73 and 11,338.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,140.51, 39,188.73 and 11,338.28 is: 16,997.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,140.51 : 39,188.73 = 11,338.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,140.51/39,188.73 = 11,338.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,140.51x = 39,188.73 × 11,338.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,140.51x = 444,332,863.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,332,863.21/26,140.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,997.86

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