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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,257.92, 39,371.76 and 11,459.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,257.92, 39,371.76 and 11,459.76 is: 17,183.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,257.92 : 39,371.76 = 11,459.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,257.92/39,371.76 = 11,459.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,257.92x = 39,371.76 × 11,459.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,257.92x = 451,191,047.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,191,047.46/26,257.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,183.04

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