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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,268.77, 39,389.24 and 11,460.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,268.77, 39,389.24 and 11,460.39 is: 17,184.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,268.77 : 39,389.24 = 11,460.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,268.77/39,389.24 = 11,460.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,268.77x = 39,389.24 × 11,460.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,268.77x = 451,416,117.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,416,117.94/26,268.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,184.51

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