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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,266.62, 39,399.93 and 11,270.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,266.62, 39,399.93 and 11,270.48 is: 16,905.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,266.62 : 39,399.93 = 11,270.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,266.62/39,399.93 = 11,270.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,266.62x = 39,399.93 × 11,270.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,266.62x = 444,056,221.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,056,221.57/26,266.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,905.72

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