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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,173.54, 39,256.08 and 11,378.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,173.54, 39,256.08 and 11,378.44 is: 17,065.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,173.54 : 39,256.08 = 11,378.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,173.54/39,256.08 = 11,378.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,173.54x = 39,256.08 × 11,378.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,173.54x = 446,672,950.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,672,950.92/26,173.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,065.82

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