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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,150.74, 39,221.98 and 11,355.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,150.74, 39,221.98 and 11,355.68 is: 17,031.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,150.74 : 39,221.98 = 11,355.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,150.74/39,221.98 = 11,355.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,150.74x = 39,221.98 × 11,355.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,150.74x = 445,392,323.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,392,323.51/26,150.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,031.73

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