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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,337.53, 39,501.96 and 11,340.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,337.53, 39,501.96 and 11,340.60 is: 17,009.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,337.53 : 39,501.96 = 11,340.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,337.53/39,501.96 = 11,340.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,337.53x = 39,501.96 × 11,340.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,337.53x = 447,975,870.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,975,870.87/26,337.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,009.03

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