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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,271.02, 39,392.62 and 11,462.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,271.02, 39,392.62 and 11,462.65 is: 17,187.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,271.02 : 39,392.62 = 11,462.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,271.02/39,392.62 = 11,462.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,271.02x = 39,392.62 × 11,462.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,271.02x = 451,543,688.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,543,688.50/26,271.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,187.90

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