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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,227.73, 39,348.90 and 11,437.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,227.73, 39,348.90 and 11,437.95 is: 17,160.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,227.73 : 39,348.90 = 11,437.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,227.73/39,348.90 = 11,437.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,227.73x = 39,348.90 × 11,437.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,227.73x = 450,070,750.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,070,750.76/26,227.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,160.11

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