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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,149.87, 39,235.74 and 11,371.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,149.87, 39,235.74 and 11,371.22 is: 17,061.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,149.87 : 39,235.74 = 11,371.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,149.87/39,235.74 = 11,371.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,149.87x = 39,235.74 × 11,371.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,149.87x = 446,157,978.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,157,978.37/26,149.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,061.58

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