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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,262.30, 39,371.41 and 11,459.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,262.30, 39,371.41 and 11,459.95 is: 17,180.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,262.30 : 39,371.41 = 11,459.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,262.30/39,371.41 = 11,459.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,262.30x = 39,371.41 × 11,459.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,262.30x = 451,194,390.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,194,390.03/26,262.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,180.31

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