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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,455.94, 39,689.97 and 11,465.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,455.94, 39,689.97 and 11,465.58 is: 17,201.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,455.94 : 39,689.97 = 11,465.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,455.94/39,689.97 = 11,465.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,455.94x = 39,689.97 × 11,465.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,455.94x = 455,068,561.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,068,561.37/26,455.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,201.00

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