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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,331.66, 39,462.55 and 11,524.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,331.66, 39,462.55 and 11,524.45 is: 17,271.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,331.66 : 39,462.55 = 11,524.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,331.66/39,462.55 = 11,524.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,331.66x = 39,462.55 × 11,524.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,331.66x = 454,784,184.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,784,184.35/26,331.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,271.38

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