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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,274.84, 39,398.34 and 11,466.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,274.84, 39,398.34 and 11,466.46 is: 17,193.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,274.84 : 39,398.34 = 11,466.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,274.84/39,398.34 = 11,466.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,274.84x = 39,398.34 × 11,466.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,274.84x = 451,759,489.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,759,489.68/26,274.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,193.62

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