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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,162.51, 39,242.87 and 11,371.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,162.51, 39,242.87 and 11,371.43 is: 17,056.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,162.51 : 39,242.87 = 11,371.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,162.51/39,242.87 = 11,371.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,162.51x = 39,242.87 × 11,371.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,162.51x = 446,247,352.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,247,352.99/26,162.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,056.75

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