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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,240.27, 39,333.06 and 11,445.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,240.27, 39,333.06 and 11,445.21 is: 17,155.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,240.27 : 39,333.06 = 11,445.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,240.27/39,333.06 = 11,445.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,240.27x = 39,333.06 × 11,445.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,240.27x = 450,175,131.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,175,131.64/26,240.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,155.89

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