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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,188.03, 39,273.54 and 11,392.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,188.03, 39,273.54 and 11,392.57 is: 17,085.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,188.03 : 39,273.54 = 11,392.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,188.03/39,273.54 = 11,392.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,188.03x = 39,273.54 × 11,392.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,188.03x = 447,426,553.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,426,553.60/26,188.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,085.16

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