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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,161.30, 39,248.57 and 11,372.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,161.30, 39,248.57 and 11,372.86 is: 17,062.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,161.30 : 39,248.57 = 11,372.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,161.30/39,248.57 = 11,372.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,161.30x = 39,248.57 × 11,372.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,161.30x = 446,368,491.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,368,491.81/26,161.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,062.17

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