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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,314.49, 39,499.83 and 11,329.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,314.49, 39,499.83 and 11,329.02 is: 17,005.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,314.49 : 39,499.83 = 11,329.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,314.49/39,499.83 = 11,329.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,314.49x = 39,499.83 × 11,329.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,314.49x = 447,494,364.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,494,364.07/26,314.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,005.63

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