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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,171.39, 39,235.01 and 11,369.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,171.39, 39,235.01 and 11,369.25 is: 17,044.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,171.39 : 39,235.01 = 11,369.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,171.39/39,235.01 = 11,369.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,171.39x = 39,235.01 × 11,369.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,171.39x = 446,072,580.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,072,580.60/26,171.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,044.29

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