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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,226.48, 39,347.01 and 11,436.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,226.48, 39,347.01 and 11,436.69 is: 17,158.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,226.48 : 39,347.01 = 11,436.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,226.48/39,347.01 = 11,436.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,226.48x = 39,347.01 × 11,436.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,226.48x = 449,999,555.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,999,555.80/26,226.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,158.21

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