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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,157.60, 39,212.46 and 11,361.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,157.60, 39,212.46 and 11,361.20 is: 17,031.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,157.60 : 39,212.46 = 11,361.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,157.60/39,212.46 = 11,361.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,157.60x = 39,212.46 × 11,361.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,157.60x = 445,500,404.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,500,404.49/26,157.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,031.39

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