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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,321.72, 39,510.66 and 11,336.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,321.72, 39,510.66 and 11,336.26 is: 17,016.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,321.72 : 39,510.66 = 11,336.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,321.72/39,510.66 = 11,336.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,321.72x = 39,510.66 × 11,336.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,321.72x = 447,903,114.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,903,114.53/26,321.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,016.48

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