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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,146.76, 39,220.08 and 11,353.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,146.76, 39,220.08 and 11,353.76 is: 17,030.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,146.76 : 39,220.08 = 11,353.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,146.76/39,220.08 = 11,353.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,146.76x = 39,220.08 × 11,353.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,146.76x = 445,295,375.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,295,375.50/26,146.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,030.61

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