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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,171.54, 39,253.08 and 11,376.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,171.54, 39,253.08 and 11,376.44 is: 17,062.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,171.54 : 39,253.08 = 11,376.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,171.54/39,253.08 = 11,376.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,171.54x = 39,253.08 × 11,376.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,171.54x = 446,560,309.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,560,309.44/26,171.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,062.82

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