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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,160.41, 39,239.74 and 11,369.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,160.41, 39,239.74 and 11,369.34 is: 17,053.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,160.41 : 39,239.74 = 11,369.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,160.41/39,239.74 = 11,369.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,160.41x = 39,239.74 × 11,369.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,160.41x = 446,129,917.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,129,917.15/26,160.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,053.63

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