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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,159.66, 39,238.61 and 11,368.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,159.66, 39,238.61 and 11,368.59 is: 17,052.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,159.66 : 39,238.61 = 11,368.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,159.66/39,238.61 = 11,368.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,159.66x = 39,238.61 × 11,368.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,159.66x = 446,087,618.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,087,618.57/26,159.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,052.50

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