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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,317.71, 39,504.66 and 11,332.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,317.71, 39,504.66 and 11,332.25 is: 17,010.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,317.71 : 39,504.66 = 11,332.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,317.71/39,504.66 = 11,332.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,317.71x = 39,504.66 × 11,332.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,317.71x = 447,676,683.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,676,683.29/26,317.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,010.47

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