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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,149.37, 39,234.98 and 11,370.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,149.37, 39,234.98 and 11,370.71 is: 17,060.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,149.37 : 39,234.98 = 11,370.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,149.37/39,234.98 = 11,370.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,149.37x = 39,234.98 × 11,370.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,149.37x = 446,129,705.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,129,705.95/26,149.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,060.82

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