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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,225.98, 39,346.27 and 11,436.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,225.98, 39,346.27 and 11,436.20 is: 17,157.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,225.98 : 39,346.27 = 11,436.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,225.98/39,346.27 = 11,436.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,225.98x = 39,346.27 × 11,436.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,225.98x = 449,971,812.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,971,812.97/26,225.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,157.48

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