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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,168.76, 39,251.16 and 11,388.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,168.76, 39,251.16 and 11,388.24 is: 17,081.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,168.76 : 39,251.16 = 11,388.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,168.76/39,251.16 = 11,388.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,168.76x = 39,251.16 × 11,388.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,168.76x = 447,001,630.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,001,630.36/26,168.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,081.50

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