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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,156.62, 39,212.82 and 11,354.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,156.62, 39,212.82 and 11,354.42 is: 17,022.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,156.62 : 39,212.82 = 11,354.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,156.62/39,212.82 = 11,354.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,156.62x = 39,212.82 × 11,354.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,156.62x = 445,238,827.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,238,827.66/26,156.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,022.03

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