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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,163.52, 39,244.40 and 11,372.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,163.52, 39,244.40 and 11,372.44 is: 17,058.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,163.52 : 39,244.40 = 11,372.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,163.52/39,244.40 = 11,372.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,163.52x = 39,244.40 × 11,372.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,163.52x = 446,304,584.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,304,584.34/26,163.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,058.28

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