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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,161.65, 39,230.33 and 11,362.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,161.65, 39,230.33 and 11,362.95 is: 17,039.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,161.65 : 39,230.33 = 11,362.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,161.65/39,230.33 = 11,362.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,161.65x = 39,230.33 × 11,362.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,161.65x = 445,772,221.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,772,221.46/26,161.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,039.15

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