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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,263.30, 39,372.91 and 11,460.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,263.30, 39,372.91 and 11,460.95 is: 17,181.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,263.30 : 39,372.91 = 11,460.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,263.30/39,372.91 = 11,460.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,263.30x = 39,372.91 × 11,460.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,263.30x = 451,250,952.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,250,952.86/26,263.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,181.81

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