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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,313.71, 39,498.66 and 11,328.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,313.71, 39,498.66 and 11,328.24 is: 17,004.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,313.71 : 39,498.66 = 11,328.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,313.71/39,498.66 = 11,328.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,313.71x = 39,498.66 × 11,328.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,313.71x = 447,450,398.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,450,398.91/26,313.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,004.46

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