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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,152.81, 39,247.74 and 11,366.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,152.81, 39,247.74 and 11,366.06 is: 17,057.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,152.81 : 39,247.74 = 11,366.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,152.81/39,247.74 = 11,366.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,152.81x = 39,247.74 × 11,366.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,152.81x = 446,091,971.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,091,971.47/26,152.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,057.14

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