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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,150.37, 39,236.48 and 11,371.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,150.37, 39,236.48 and 11,371.71 is: 17,062.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,150.37 : 39,236.48 = 11,371.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,150.37/39,236.48 = 11,371.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,150.37x = 39,236.48 × 11,371.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,150.37x = 446,185,871.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,185,871.98/26,150.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,062.32

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