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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,252.64, 39,363.84 and 11,454.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,252.64, 39,363.84 and 11,454.48 is: 17,175.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,252.64 : 39,363.84 = 11,454.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,252.64/39,363.84 = 11,454.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,252.64x = 39,363.84 × 11,454.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,252.64x = 450,892,318.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,892,318.00/26,252.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,175.12

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