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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,206.97, 39,328.70 and 11,408.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,206.97, 39,328.70 and 11,408.27 is: 17,120.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,206.97 : 39,328.70 = 11,408.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,206.97/39,328.70 = 11,408.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,206.97x = 39,328.70 × 11,408.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,206.97x = 448,672,174.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,672,174.66/26,206.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,120.34

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