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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,314.18, 39,499.37 and 11,328.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,314.18, 39,499.37 and 11,328.71 is: 17,005.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,314.18 : 39,499.37 = 11,328.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,314.18/39,499.37 = 11,328.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,314.18x = 39,499.37 × 11,328.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,314.18x = 447,476,851.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,476,851.27/26,314.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,005.16

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