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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,189.76, 39,282.66 and 11,409.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,189.76, 39,282.66 and 11,409.24 is: 17,113.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,189.76 : 39,282.66 = 11,409.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,189.76/39,282.66 = 11,409.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,189.76x = 39,282.66 × 11,409.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,189.76x = 448,185,295.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,185,295.78/26,189.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,113.00

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