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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,151.56, 39,205.24 and 11,349.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,151.56, 39,205.24 and 11,349.32 is: 17,014.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,151.56 : 39,205.24 = 11,349.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,151.56/39,205.24 = 11,349.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,151.56x = 39,205.24 × 11,349.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,151.56x = 444,952,814.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,952,814.44/26,151.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,014.39

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