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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,175.89, 39,256.92 and 11,381.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,175.89, 39,256.92 and 11,381.45 is: 17,069.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,175.89 : 39,256.92 = 11,381.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,175.89/39,256.92 = 11,381.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,175.89x = 39,256.92 × 11,381.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,175.89x = 446,800,475.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,800,475.85/26,175.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,069.16

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