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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,161.03, 39,240.68 and 11,369.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,161.03, 39,240.68 and 11,369.97 is: 17,054.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,161.03 : 39,240.68 = 11,369.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,161.03/39,240.68 = 11,369.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,161.03x = 39,240.68 × 11,369.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,161.03x = 446,165,101.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,165,101.33/26,161.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,054.57

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