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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,161.79, 39,235.77 and 11,367.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,161.79, 39,235.77 and 11,367.25 is: 17,047.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,161.79 : 39,235.77 = 11,367.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,161.79/39,235.77 = 11,367.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,161.79x = 39,235.77 × 11,367.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,161.79x = 446,002,708.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,002,708.44/26,161.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,047.87

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