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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,161.64, 39,238.27 and 11,366.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,161.64, 39,238.27 and 11,366.58 is: 17,048.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,161.64 : 39,238.27 = 11,366.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,161.64/39,238.27 = 11,366.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,161.64x = 39,238.27 × 11,366.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,161.64x = 446,004,906.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,004,906.60/26,161.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,048.05

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