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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,170.28, 39,228.14 and 11,366.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,170.28, 39,228.14 and 11,366.68 is: 17,038.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,170.28 : 39,228.14 = 11,366.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,170.28/39,228.14 = 11,366.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,170.28x = 39,228.14 × 11,366.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,170.28x = 445,893,714.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,893,714.38/26,170.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,038.17

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