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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,279.01, 39,430.82 and 11,486.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,279.01, 39,430.82 and 11,486.01 is: 17,234.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,279.01 : 39,430.82 = 11,486.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,279.01/39,430.82 = 11,486.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,279.01x = 39,430.82 × 11,486.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,279.01x = 452,902,792.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,902,792.83/26,279.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,234.39

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