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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,264.30, 39,374.41 and 11,461.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,264.30, 39,374.41 and 11,461.95 is: 17,183.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,264.30 : 39,374.41 = 11,461.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,264.30/39,374.41 = 11,461.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,264.30x = 39,374.41 × 11,461.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,264.30x = 451,307,518.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,307,518.70/26,264.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,183.31

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