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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,309.74, 39,441.72 and 11,507.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,309.74, 39,441.72 and 11,507.38 is: 17,251.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,309.74 : 39,441.72 = 11,507.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,309.74/39,441.72 = 11,507.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,309.74x = 39,441.72 × 11,507.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,309.74x = 453,870,859.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,870,859.89/26,309.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,251.06

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