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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,262.36, 39,368.97 and 11,459.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,262.36, 39,368.97 and 11,459.16 is: 17,178.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,262.36 : 39,368.97 = 11,459.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,262.36/39,368.97 = 11,459.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,262.36x = 39,368.97 × 11,459.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,262.36x = 451,135,326.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,135,326.27/26,262.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,178.02

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