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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,160.30, 39,247.07 and 11,371.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,160.30, 39,247.07 and 11,371.86 is: 17,060.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,160.30 : 39,247.07 = 11,371.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,160.30/39,247.07 = 11,371.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,160.30x = 39,247.07 × 11,371.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,160.30x = 446,312,128.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,312,128.59/26,160.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,060.67

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