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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,162.43, 39,242.78 and 11,371.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,162.43, 39,242.78 and 11,371.37 is: 17,056.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,162.43 : 39,242.78 = 11,371.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,162.43/39,242.78 = 11,371.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,162.43x = 39,242.78 × 11,371.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,162.43x = 446,244,245.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,244,245.49/26,162.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,056.68

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