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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,150.84, 39,204.21 and 11,348.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,150.84, 39,204.21 and 11,348.61 is: 17,013.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,150.84 : 39,204.21 = 11,348.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,150.84/39,204.21 = 11,348.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,150.84x = 39,204.21 × 11,348.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,150.84x = 444,913,289.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,913,289.65/26,150.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,013.35

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