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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,231.08, 39,348 and 11,441.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,231.08, 39,348 and 11,441.02 is: 17,162.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,231.08 : 39,348 = 11,441.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,231.08/39,348 = 11,441.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,231.08x = 39,348 × 11,441.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,231.08x = 450,181,254.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,181,254.96/26,231.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,162.13

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