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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,149.70, 39,202.52 and 11,347.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,149.70, 39,202.52 and 11,347.49 is: 17,011.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,149.70 : 39,202.52 = 11,347.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,149.70/39,202.52 = 11,347.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,149.70x = 39,202.52 × 11,347.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,149.70x = 444,850,244.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,850,244.94/26,149.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,011.68

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