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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,246.43, 39,359.62 and 11,252.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,246.43, 39,359.62 and 11,252.12 is: 16,873.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,246.43 : 39,359.62 = 11,252.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,246.43/39,359.62 = 11,252.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,246.43x = 39,359.62 × 11,252.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,246.43x = 442,878,984.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,878,984.66/26,246.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,873.88

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