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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,462.08, 39,673.38 and 11,453.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,462.08, 39,673.38 and 11,453.32 is: 17,171.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,462.08 : 39,673.38 = 11,453.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,462.08/39,673.38 = 11,453.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,462.08x = 39,673.38 × 11,453.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,462.08x = 454,391,916.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,391,916.62/26,462.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,171.44

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