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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,441.58, 39,674.48 and 11,453.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,441.58, 39,674.48 and 11,453.29 is: 17,185.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,441.58 : 39,674.48 = 11,453.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,441.58/39,674.48 = 11,453.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,441.58x = 39,674.48 × 11,453.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,441.58x = 454,403,126.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,403,126.67/26,441.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,185.17

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